HLA - B5 (B*51/52) Test - Book at an affordable Cost

This test is used in the detection of Behcet's syndrome.

HLA-B5 is of two types:

• B51
• B52

B51 is the most crucial in the diagnosis of Behcet's Syndrome.

HLA (Human Leukocyte Antigen)

Human leukocyte Antigen typing aids in matching patients and donors for bone marrow transplants. The immune system is used to locate whether the cell belongs to you. It is a type of genetic typing; it is also called HLA Matching. This test can detect whether the patient can safely donate Bone marrow or organs.

HLA Antibodies

HLA antibodies are made during pregnancy in women when they receive blood from a donor. HLA antibodies do not have any risk. The donated plasma is fatal.

What is MHC?

HLA is a tumor antigen to T cells for the immune system. Antigens bind to proteins for the release of antibodies for the immune system. It assists the body in the quarrel against infection.

Behcet's Syndrome

It is the swelling of the blood vessels. Eyes, skin, and the entire body are affected by this. This may involve all the organs and affects the most important system: The nervous system.

It causes loss of memory and speech with blood. Other symptoms seen are:

• Blindness
• Stroke
• Swelling of spine
• Pain in the intestine

Causes

It is a genetic syndrome. Various genes are involved in this. It may occur due to vasculitis and considerable damage to blood vessels.

Various Risk factors

• Age
• Where patient lives
• Sex
• Genes
• Locality

What is done in this test?

HLA- B * 51 is, thus, the most explosively associated threat factor for Behçet’s complaint, which has been verified in multiple populations. Bof51 is capable of distinguishing several varieties of diseases.

Use of this test

This test is best to differentiate the variety of diseases. This is best to diagnose Behcet's syndrome.

Procedure

• A blood sample is taken.
• The needle is pricked in your arm, and blood is withdrawn.
• The pad is applied on the site of the blood sample.
• This sample is sent for further examination.