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HLA B27 Antigen Typing

Message
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Test Code
HLAB27


Alias/See Also
71120;
HLA B27
B-27


CPT Codes
86812

Preferred Specimen
10 mL Sodium Heparin (Dark Green Top) tube, whole blood kept at room temperature.


Instructions
Specimen must be tested within 24 hours of draw time.
Specimens are only collected Monday - Thursday. DO NOT collect the day before a holiday.


Transport Container
Sodium Heparin (green-top) tube


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
24 hours


Setup Schedule
RFOCB


Clinical Significance
HLA B27 Antigen is inherited by many patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis(orthopedic disorder). Commonly ordered to differentiate this from back problems.


Performing Laboratory
Community Blood Center
349 S Main St
Dayton, OH 45402



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.