HLA B27
Clinical Significance
The presence of HLA B27 adds weight to a clinical diagnosis of seronegative spondyloarthropathies including ankylosing spondylitis, acute anterior uveitis, iritis, psoriatic arthritis, Reiter’s syndrome and Crohn’s disease.
Method
SSO (Sequence Specific Oligonucleotide) detection
Specimen EDTA whole blood (dedicated tube)
Results Availability
48 hours