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HLA-B27 (HB27)

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EPIC Test Name

HLA-B27 Antigen

EPIC Code

LAB869

Specimen Requirements

Whole Blood
Minimum Volume:5ml
Collection:Venipuncture : Collect specimen using standard laboratory procedures.
Transport:Room Temperature
Stability:72 hrs
Container:Sodium Heparin (Green top) or Lavender (EDTA)
Processing/Storage:Room temperature, Do not refrigerate
Rejection Causes:Clotted
Insufficent Sample Volume

Methods

PCR-SSOP Molecular assay

Turnaround Time

SpecimenTurnaround TimeFrequency
Whole Blood10 daysMon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM

Clinical Indications

ankylosing spondylitis

Performed

Lab
HLA

Interpretative Information

pos/neg

Test Includes

Molecular typing of the HLA-B27 gene

CPT

86812

LOINC

4821-5

Contact Information

HLA: (315)464-4775
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