HLA B27-Whole Blood
To determine whether you have human leukocyte antigen B27 (HLA-B27) on the surface of your cells and to assess the presence of any autoimmune disorder associated with HLA B-27.
This Test Includes
HLA B27
Test Instructions
Total parameters available: 1
Parameter Names:HLA B27-Whole Blood Test
Instructions/Precautions:
- Alcohol: Please abstain from alcohol before the test
- Medication :Any pre-existing medication should only be stopped after consultation with the referring Physician
- Fluids Allowed : Water only
Reports
Soft Copy (Portal/Email) : If the sample is collected before 12 noon then the report will get delivered as per Reporting Time / Maximum TAT (Turn Around Time) indicated with the test. For samples collected after 12 Noon, 12 hours may be added to the Report Turn Around TimeHard Copy : Delivered at home upon request. A small convenience fee may apply.
Why it is Done
This test helps in the diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis reactive arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, anterior uveitis.
What is this test
HLA-B27 is a specific protein (termed a human leukocyte antigen or HLA) that is found on cell surfaces. The term HLA-B27 is also used to refer to the gene that codes for the HLA-B27 protein. The HLA-B27 test determines the presence or absence of HLA-B27 protein on the surface of a person's white blood cells.