What does a positive HLA test mean?

What does a positive HLA test mean?

A positive HLA-B27 test means that the person tested is at increased risk of developing certain autoimmune diseases.

What is leukocyte antigen?

A type of molecule found on the surface of most cells in the body. Human leukocyte antigens play an important part in the body’s immune response to foreign substances. They make up a person’s tissue type, which varies from person to person.

What does HLA-B27 test for?

The HLA-B27 test is primarily ordered to help strengthen or confirm a suspected diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis (AS), reactive arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), or sometimes anterior uveitis.

When did Acura come out in the United States?

The brand was launched in the United States and Canada on 27 March 1986, marketing luxury, performance, and high-performance automobiles. It was introduced to Hong Kong in 1991 (lasting until 2009), Mexico in 2004, China in 2006, Russia in 2014 (no longer available in Russia) and Kuwait in 2015, and was also sold in Ukraine (until 2018).

What kind of engine does an Acura Legend have?

The 1993 Legend coupé featured Honda’s first use of a six-speed manual transmission, mated to a Type II engine. In the late 1990s, Acura produced a Type R version of its compact Integra coupé, which featured a reduced curb weight, a stiffer and lower suspension, and a high-output VTEC engine.

When did Honda start making the Acura Integra?

Parent company Honda’s reputation with this demographic as a maker of “easy-to-tune” and “rev-happy” engines rubbed off onto Acura, and the Integra became a popular tuner car. Beginning around the year 2000, Acura experienced a rebirth which was catalyzed by the introduction of several redesigned models.

What kind of racing does Acura participate in?

Almost since its inception, Acura has been involved in American motorsports, specifically in Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) and IMSA GT Championship series. Starting in 1991, Acura reached an agreement with Comptech Racing to use the V6 motor of the all-new Acura NSX in Comptech’s Camel Lights Spice prototype.