Testing for the presence of HLA-B27 antigen in the blood.
The HLA-B27 antigen assay is used in the diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and other autoimmune diseases associated with HLA antigens.
The HLA-B27 antigen assay is used in the diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and other autoimmune diseases
Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease involving the sacroiliac joints and spine, over time leading to stiffening of the joints.
Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease involving the sacroiliac joints and spine, over time leading to stiffening of the joints
Most commonly, AS manifests itself by experiencing pain in the lower back and buttock area, gradually progressing to the rest of the spine.