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HLA B27 Antigen Typing
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Test Code
HLAB27
Alias/See Also
71120;
HLA B27
B-27
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.
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
Last Updated: July 22, 2022