HLA – DR3 DRB1*03 Test
Test Name: HLA – DR3 DRB1*03 Test
Components: HLA – DR3 DRB1*03 Test
Price: 1010.0 AED
Sample Condition: 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.
Report Delivery: 10-12 days
Method: Reverse SSOP – Luminex
Test Type: Disease Association
Doctor: Physician, Dermatologist
Test Department: Pre Test Information
No special preparation required
Test Details:
HLA-DR3 (DRB1*03) is a specific genetic variant of the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) gene. The HLA genes are responsible for encoding proteins that play a crucial role in the immune system by helping the body distinguish between self and non-self cells.
The HLA-DR3 variant is associated with an increased risk of developing certain autoimmune diseases, such as type 1 diabetes, Graves’ disease, and systemic lupus erythematosus.
Testing for HLA-DR3 involves analyzing a person’s DNA to determine if they carry the specific genetic variant. The HLA-DR3 test is primarily used in research and clinical settings to identify individuals who may be at higher risk for developing autoimmune diseases associated with this genetic variant.
It can also be used to help diagnose certain autoimmune conditions when used in conjunction with other clinical and laboratory findings.
It’s important to note that having the HLA-DR3 variant does not necessarily mean a person will develop an autoimmune disease. Many other factors, including environmental triggers and other genetic variations, also play a role in disease development.
If you are interested in getting an HLA-DR3 test, it is best to consult with a healthcare professional or genetic counselor who can provide you with more information about the test, its implications, and the appropriate steps to take based on the results.
| Test Name | HLA – DR3 DRB1*03 Test |
|---|---|
| Components | |
| Price | 1010.0 AED |
| Sample Condition | 4 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube OR6 mL (3 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Yellow Top (ACD) tube. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE. |
| Report Delivery | 10-12 days |
| Method | Reverse SSOP – Luminex |
| Test type | Disease Association |
| Doctor | Physician, Dermatologist |
| Test Department: | |
| Pre Test Information | No special preparation required |
| Test Details | HLA-DR3 (DRB1*03) is a specific genetic variant of the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) gene. The HLA genes are responsible for encoding proteins that play a crucial role in the immune system by helping the body distinguish between self and non-self cells. The HLA-DR3 variant is associated with an increased risk of developing certain autoimmune diseases, such as type 1 diabetes, Graves’ disease, and systemic lupus erythematosus. Testing for HLA-DR3 involves analyzing a person’s DNA to determine if they carry the specific genetic variant. The HLA-DR3 test is primarily used in research and clinical settings to identify individuals who may be at higher risk for developing autoimmune diseases associated with this genetic variant. It can also be used to help diagnose certain autoimmune conditions when used in conjunction with other clinical and laboratory findings. It’s important to note that having the HLA-DR3 variant does not necessarily mean a person will develop an autoimmune disease. Many other factors, including environmental triggers and other genetic variations, also play a role in disease development. If you are interested in getting an HLA-DR3 test, it is best to consult with a healthcare professional or genetic counselor who can provide you with more information about the test, its implications, and the appropriate steps to take based on the results. |
