Parameter | Method | Sample Type | Significance | |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
HLA B27 typing |
PCR In- house |
Blood |
Confirmation of HLA-B27 |
2 |
Genetic Predisposition |
PCR-Hybridization |
Blood |
Detection of all disease-relevant HLA-B27 subtypes |
3 |
HLA-B570 |
PCR-Hybridization |
Blood |
Detects human leukocyte antigen-B (HLA-B) 27 allele, which is associated with ankylosing spondylitis |