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HLA-B27 test.

2018-05-16 04:41:37
What is difference between HLA-B27 Flowcytometry Blood test and HLA PCR Blood test? Which one should I prefer. I have some spine problems like disc bulge in L4-L5, cervical pain and stiffness in neck and severe shoulder pain radiating towards arm,mostly upto elbow(right hand side) and sometimes upto hand also. Please tell me which blood test to prefer.
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HLA B 27 by PCR is better as it is more accurate and reliable

Answered2018-05-16 10:50:32

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