HLA B27 Antigen Typing
Test Summary
HLA B27 Antigen is inherited by many patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis(orthopedic disorder). Commonly ordered to differentiate this from back problems.
Aliases
- HLA B27 B-27
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
10 mL whole blood collected in a dark green top tube (sodium heparin), must be kept at room temperature
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
Specimens are only collected Monday - Thursday. Do not collect the day before a holiday.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Dark green top tube (sodium heparin)
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature: 24 hours
- Refrigerated: N/A
- Frozen: N/A
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
HLAB27
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB252
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 86812
Billing Code
- 300629
CPT Statement
Methodology
N/A
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Solvita Community Blood Center
349 S Main St
Dayton OH, 45402
349 S Main St
Dayton OH, 45402
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
10 mL whole blood collected in a dark green top tube (sodium heparin), must be kept at room temperature
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
Specimens are only collected Monday - Thursday. Do not collect the day before a holiday.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Dark green top tube (sodium heparin)
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature: 24 hours
- Refrigerated: N/A
- Frozen: N/A
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
N/A
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Friday