An "HLA-B27 / Antigen HLA-B27" test is a blood test that detects the presence of a specific protein called "Human Leukocyte Antigen B27" on the surface of white blood cells, which can help diagnose certain autoimmune diseases like ankylosing spondylitis, reactive arthritis, and juvenile arthritis, as the presence of this antigen is strongly associated with these conditions; essentially, it checks if your immune system is expressing this particular protein that could indicate a potential autoimmune response

