Test ID BLOD0339 HLA B27 Typing
Specimen Type/Requirements
Yellow top (ACD-A) tube - Whole Blood
The test is used to detect the presence of a specific HLA-B antigen assoicated with Ankylosing Spondylitis.
Specimen Volume
Preferred Volume | 10.0 mL |
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Minimum Volume | 10.0 mL |
Stability/Transport
Room Temperature | 5 days | Preferred for transport |
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Refrigerated | Not Acceptable | |
Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Friday
Methodology
Molecular Assay
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Bismarck
Instructions
Call HLA lab for more details 323-5457
CPT
81374