Types

• Human Leukocyte Antigen B 27 is a major histo compatability complex class 1 molecule that is strongly associated with Ankylosing spondylitis. The test determines the presence or absence of HLAB 27 protein on the surface of a person’s white blood cells.
• There is a strong association between the presence of HLAB -27 antigen and...

Description

• Result – Positive / Negative

When to get Tested

• When a person has acute or chronic pain and inflammation in the spine , neck , chest , eyes and or joints and when there is a suspicion of Auto immune disorder
• When there is recurrent Uveitis
• When there is Suspicion of Ankylosing spondylitis.

Elevated Level

• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Reactive Arthritis
• Other Auto immune disorders

Decreased Level