HLA-B27 DNA Typing:
Fasting Required: No
Specimen: Blood
Lab: Quest Diagnostics
Results: Average processing time 10-12 days
Note: Result turnaround times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.
Description: The HLA-B27 test is primarily used to help strengthen or confirm a suspected diagnosis of immune disorders. This is NOT a definitive test that can be used to diagnose or rule out a disorder. It is used as one piece of evidence in a constellation of signs, symptoms, and lab tests to support or rule out the diagnosis of certain autoimmune disorders, such as Amkylosing Spondylitis, urveitis and several other autoimmune disorders.
Alternate Name(s): Human Leukocyte Antigen B27