HLA-B27 Antigen

Immunology & Rheumatology

Normal Reference Ranges

Adult

Negative Qualitative

Pediatric

Negative Qualitative

Clinical Significance

Strongly associated with seronegative spondyloarthropathies, especially Ankylosing Spondylitis (approx. 90% positive), Reiter's syndrome, and psoriatic arthritis.

Causes of High

  • Presence of HLA-B27 allele

Causes of Low

  • Absence of HLA-B27 allele (Normal)