HLA B27 Test in Ahmedabad – Flowcytometry and PCR
HLA-B27 test is used to detect Class I MHC protein in the body which is the genetic marker for spondyloarthritides. Around 90% of patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS Back pain, 10% false negative) has this test positive in contrast to only 8% of normal people (false positive) will have this test positive. It is done