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HLA-B27 DNA Typing
Test CodeLAB3987
CPT Codes
86812
Preferred Specimen
3mL Lavender EDTA
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Instructions
A separate EDTA (lavender-top), ACD (yellow-top) or Sodium heparin (green-top) tube must be submitted for all HLA testing. If submitted with any other test requiring an EDTA, ACD or Sodium heparin tube, please submit a separate tube for this test. Do not open tube.
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) • Sequence Specific Oligonucleotide Probes