HLAB27
HLA-B27, Blood
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3296
Synonyms:
HLA B 27 Disease Association
LY27B
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Lavender top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Type:
Whole blood
Preferred Volume:
6 mL
Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Specimen Processing:
Specimen must arrive within 96 hours of collection.
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
Stability:
Room Temperature (Ambient): 4 days
CPT Codes:
86812- HLA Typing Single Antigen (30233494)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Saturday
Turnaround Time:
3-7 days
Method:
Flow Cytometry
Reference Ranges:
Please refer to the performing lab report for applicable reference ranges
Clinical Significance:
Assisting in the diagnostic process of ankylosing spondylitis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, and reactive arthritis