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Few cases of iritis. had hla-b27 blood test done. one was positive, one was negative (by pcr). since pcr is most sensitive, does this mean i'm clear?

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Tests do not : Change treatment of the iritis. The lab test only confirms the diagnosis and etiology of it.

Answered 9/28/2016

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