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HLA B 27 Disease Association

Message
If you have questions please telephone 800-533-1037 (HLA customer service) for assistance selecting the proper HLA test for the patient.


Test Code
006924


Alias/See Also
B27 Disease Association; HLA Antigen B27; ankylosing spondylitis, reactive arthritis, uveitis


CPT Codes
81374

Preferred Specimen
Whole blood


Minimum Volume
3 mL whole blood


Transport Container
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube


Transport Temperature
Maintain blood specimen at room temperature.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis; clotted specimen; tubes other than lavender-top (EDTA) tube


Methodology
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)/sequence-specific oligonucleotide probes (SSOP) This test is a class I antigen level test.

Setup Schedule
Monday - Saturday all shifts




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.