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Test Code LAB21057 HLA-B27 IDENTIFICATION BY PCR

Department

Send Outs

Reference Lab Test Number

B27M

Collection Requirements

Draw blood in a lavender EDTA. Send 4.0 mL whole blood.

Refer To

Warde Medical Laboratory

Primary Collection Container

Lavender EDTA

Alternate Collection Container

Whole blood: ACD A

Transport

Refrigerated

Stability

Room temperature: 3 days

Refrigerated: 7 days

Frozen: 30 days

Minimum Testing Volume

0.5mL

Reference Range

See report

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Performed

Monday, Thursday

Reported

4 -6 days

CPT Codes

81374

Unacceptable Conditions

Serum, plasma, heparinized whole blood, tissue