HLA B27 Antigen
Order Name
HLA B27
Test Number: 5580000
Revision Date 05/15/2023
Test Number: 5580000
Revision Date 05/15/2023
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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HLA B27 Antigen
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Allele Specific Amplification | n/a |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 3.0mL (0.5mL) | Whole Blood | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Specimen: Whole blood - DO NOT Centrifuge or Refrigerate. Collect Monday through Thursday only! Specimen must be received in the lab section by Thursday afternoon or collect sample on Monday. Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.) Specimen stability: 5 days Room Temperature. Frozen unacceptable |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 3 - 7 days |
| Clinical Use | Assist in the diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis. |
| Notes | This test is being sent out to Labcorp TC# 006924 |
| CPT Code(s) | 81374 |
| Internal Comments | 3/3/17 - updated minimum volume requirements - JLS 6/21/17 - [(Sonya Bruening) -- 06/21/17 03:11:00 PM] Please update RML Online for HLA B27 Antigen, specimen stability to 72 hours per Dr. Hoffhines. that is a change from 48hrs to 72hrs - JK 3/23/23 updated per Sonya.. removed LOINC 26028-1 and change CPT from 86812 to "81374" - JK 5/15 moved to LCA - JK |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |