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Test Code LAB869 HLA B27 Typing

AKA

B27,HLA-B27,HLA Testing for Ankylosing Spondylitis

Specimen Type/Requirements

Purple (EDTA) Tube. Keep at room temperature.

Performed Test Frequency

Performed once weekly, Monday - Friday only

Methodology

Flow Cytometry

If results are inconclusive, testing will be performed by molecular methods and reported as "Confirmed by DNA".

CPT

86812

Specimen Volume

Preferred Volume 2 mL whole blood
Minimum Volume 2 mL whole blood

 

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Fargo- Histocompatibility

Report Available

Flow Cytometry:  7 days

Molecular (confirmatory): 14 days

*Once specimen is received in performing laboratory.

Stability/Transport

Room Temperature 7 days Preferred for Transport
Refrigerated N/A  
Frozen N/A  

Please Note: Refrigerated samples will no longer be accepted.