HLA-C*06 specially C*06:02 allele is associated with Psoriatic Arthritis with a relative risk of 13.3X. It is present in approximately 67% of psoriatic individuals and 10% of the general population. HLA - C*06:02 allele has a pivotal role in early Psoriatic arthritis.
Test Code:
DVCL0173
Report Delivery:
Sample Daily by 9 am; Report Next day
Parameters Included:
0
Category:
Disease Association
Pre-Test Information:
No special preparation required
Method:
Reverse SSOP - Luminex
Specimen:
4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube OR 6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE.