HLA-B27 test in Bhubaneswar
What the test measures
Whether you carry the HLA-B27 gene variant. Because it is genetic, the result does not change over time and the test only needs to be done once.
When your doctor may order it
- Back pain that started before age 45, is worse with rest and better with movement
- Morning back stiffness, or pain that wakes you in the second half of the night
- Uveitis (painful red eye), heel pain, or psoriasis or bowel disease with joint pain
Understanding the result
Most people with ankylosing spondylitis are HLA-B27 positive, but so are a small proportion of healthy people who never develop it. A positive result supports the diagnosis only alongside symptoms and imaging; a negative result does not completely rule spondyloarthritis out.
This page gives general information. Your result must be interpreted by your doctor together with your symptoms and examination.
Seeing a rheumatologist?
Back pain that is worse at rest and better with exercise needs a rheumatologist. Read OARC’s guide.
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Frequently asked questions
If I am HLA-B27 positive, will I get ankylosing spondylitis?
Not necessarily. Most HLA-B27 positive people never develop it. The test is meaningful only with the right symptoms.
Do I need to repeat the HLA-B27 test?
No. It is a genetic test, so the result stays the same for life.
Book a test or home sample collection
Share your doctor’s prescription on WhatsApp and our team will confirm a collection slot at OARC Saheed Nagar, OARC Sailashree Vihar or your home.