HLA – B27, QUALITATIVE PCR
Approximately 8% of the normal population carries the HLA B27 antigen. It is present in Ankylosing spondylitis (89%), Reiter’s syndrome (79%) & Juvenile Rheumatoid arthritis (42%).
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Test Type:
Blood
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Pre-test Information:
No special preparation required
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Report Delivery:
Sample Daily by 9 am; Report Same day
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Test Type:
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Pre-test Information:
No special preparation required
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Report Delivery:
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Test Type:
Blood
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Pre-test Information:
Overnight fasting is preferred
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Report Delivery:
Sample Daily by 9 am; Report Same day
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Pre-test Information:
Overnight fasting is preferred
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Report Delivery:
Sample by Tue / Fri 9 am; Report Same day
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Test Type:
Blood
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Pre-test Information:
No special preparation required
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Report Delivery:
Sample Daily by 9 am; Report Same day
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