HLA B27 PCR
HLA B27 PCR
- This test measures the presence of HLA B27 protein which is a reason for auto immune diseases
- No special preparation is required.
- This is a special test and is done by very few labs in India, Maurya Labs is one of them.
What is HLA B27 PCR ?
A test of HLA B27 helps to identify the protein HLA B27. These antigens are believed to help the immune system in identifying the difference between healthy tissues and other substances, that are likely to cause infections in the body. It is helpful in immune system dysfunction. If there is HLA B27 in your white blood cells, it is likely to propel the immune system to attack healthy cells. If this happens, then the body may become susceptible to various autoimmune diseases or other immune-mediated problems. A doctor may order an HLA B27 test to monitor how far an autoimmune disease has progressed in the body.
Reported Parameters
- If the test results come back positive, it means that the person getting tested is at an increased risk of developing some autoimmune diseases.
All The Questions that you might have
- What is HLA B27 PCR Test ?
- What does the HLA B27 PCR test measure?
- Why should I do the HLA B27 PCR test?
- How is the HLA B27 PCR test done?
A test of HLA B27 helps to identify the protein HLA B27. These antigens are believed to help the immune system in identifying the difference between healthy tissues and other substances, that are likely to cause infections in the body. It is helpful in immune system dysfunction. If there is HLA B27 in your white blood cells, it is likely to propel the immune system to attack healthy cells. If this happens, then the body may become susceptible to various autoimmune diseases or other immune-mediated problems. A doctor may order an HLA B27 test to monitor how far an autoimmune disease has progressed in the body.
HLAB27 test measures HLA-B27, which is a specific protein that is found on cell surfaces
A doctor may order an HLA B27 test to monitor how far an autoimmune disease has progressed in the body. This protein’s presence is linked with several autoimmune and immune-mediated problems, such as the following:
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Reactive arthritis
- Anterior Uveitis
- inflammatory bowel disease
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