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Reporting Name
HLA-B27, BSpecimen Type
Whole Blood EDTAOrdering Guidance
This test is best used alone if a particular disease, such as ankylosing spondylitis, is under consideration.
Orders received for both this test and 1LRR / Human Leukocyte Antigens (HLA) Class I Typing Low Resolution, Recipient, Blood or 1DIS / Human Leukocyte Antigens (HLA) A-B-C Disease Association Typing Low Resolution, Blood (which provides data on all HLA Class I low-resolution antigens, including B27) will be questioned due to test overlap.
Shipping Instructions
Specimen must arrive within 96 hours of collection.
Specimen Required
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 6 mL
Collection Instructions: Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood EDTA | Ambient | 4 days |
Method Name
Flow Cytometry
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
2 to 6 daysSpecimen Retention Time
7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86812
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a General Request (T239) with the specimen.
Useful For
Assisting in the diagnostic process of ankylosing spondylitis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, and reactive arthritis