Human Leukocyte Antigen B27

General

Synonym/Acronym:
HLA-B27.

Rationale
To assist in diagnosing juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and Reiter syndrome.

Patient Preparation
There are no food, fluid, activity, or medication restrictions unless by medical direction.

Normal Findings
(Method: Flow cytometry) Negative (indicating absence of the antigen).

Critical Findings and Potential Interventions
N/A

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