Test Code: HLAA29
Bird Shot Retinopathy (HLA-A29)
Immunogenetics
Birdshot retinopathy is a rare form of posterior uveitis and accounts for 1-3% of uveitis cases in general. Birdshot retinopathy causes severe, progressive inflammation of both the choroid and the retina. Birdshot retinopathy is the disease with the strongest association to a HLA class I antigen, with more than 95% of patients carrying the HLA-A29 antigen. HLA-A*29:02, which is the most frequent A29 allele in the Caucasian population is also the allele most frequently associated with Birdshot retinopathy in Caucasians. The disease has however been observed in HLA*29:01 Caucasian patients.
Sample Type
Blood
Turnaround Time
10 Days days
Courier Requirements
Ship overnight at room temperature to receive next day. Maintain specimen at room temperature.
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