General Information About the Test
Test Process and Preparation
No. Testing positive for HLA-B27 does not definitively indicate that you have Ankylosing Spondylitis; it merely shows that your risk of contracting this disease (your genetic predisposition) is higher than that of the normal population.
It is requested by rheumatology specialists for complaints of chronic pain that lasts for months, does not go away with rest, and causes stiffness, especially in the lower back and back region in the mornings.
Because the test is a genetic analysis, it is not affected by fasting, being full, or the medications being used. It is performed using a standard blood sample drawn from the arm.
The information on this page is for informational purposes only. The results of medical tests must be evaluated by specialist physicians.
