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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   
 Minimum Volume     10.0 mL   

 

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature     5 days     Preferred for transport   
 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