HLA-B27 (HB27) | | | |
EPIC Test Name
HLA-B27 AntigenEPIC Code
LAB869Specimen 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 assayTurnaround Time
Specimen | Turnaround Time | Frequency |
---|
Whole Blood | 10 days | Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM |
Clinical Indications
ankylosing spondylitisInterpretative Information
pos/negTest Includes
Molecular typing of the HLA-B27 gene |
Contact Information
HLA: (315)464-4775