How important do you feel HLAB51 testing is in diagnosing Behcet's disease?

The diagnosis of Behcet syndrome is based on clinical signs and symptoms. Laboratory testing and imaging studies are usually used to rule out conditions that may mimic Behcet rather than confirm the diagnosis.

There is a strong genetic association between HLA-B51 and Behcet. About 50–80% of Behcet p...