HLAB27

[paulapips64]

Hi all can anyone give me any info on this please thank you x

[AgedCrone]

What is "this"....nothing there.,

[paulapips64 in reply to AgedCrone]

Sorry I put it in the title HLAB27 x

[AgedCrone in reply to paulapips64]

Sorry Paula.....didn't connect ...but glad helix helix explained all!

[helixhelix]

From the NHS Website

Research has shown more than 9 out of 10 people with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) carry a particular gene known as human leukocyte antigen B27 (HLA-B27).

Having this gene doesn't necessarily mean you'll develop AS. It's estimated 8 in every 100 people in the general population have the HLA-B27 gene, but most don't have AS.

It's thought having this gene may make you more vulnerable to developing AS. The condition may be triggered by one or more environmental factors, although it's not known what these are.

Testing for this gene may be carried out if AS is suspected. However, this test isn't a very reliable method of diagnosing the condition because some people can have the HLA-B27 gene but not have ankylosing spondylitis.

[paulapips64 in reply to helixhelix]

Thank you I have got AS most of my cousins sister and aunt have this too x

[lotsoissues]

It's useful in diagnosing ankylosing spondylitis I've read. I aM not hlab27 positive but have back issues along with psoriasis so it allowed the doctors to rule out ankylosing and diagnose me with psoriatic spondylitis instead.

[Simba1992]

Here some info.

healthline.com/health/hla-b...