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If blood test by pcr was negative for hla b27, does this mean i definitely don't have it? (one other blood test was positive; not sure of the type).

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HLA B27: Indicates a genetic predisposition associated with ankylosing spondylitis and a number of inflammatory disorders. It does not mean you don't have whichever disorder you are referring to.

Dr Rothschild agreed

Answered 4/21/2018

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