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AKA
B27,HLA-B27,HLA Testing for Ankylosing Spondylitis
Specimen Type/Requirements
Purple (EDTA) Tube. Keep at room temperature.
Performed Test Frequency
Performed once weekly, Monday - Friday only
Methodology
Flow Cytometry
If results are inconclusive, testing will be performed by molecular methods and reported as "Confirmed by DNA".
CPT
86812
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 2 mL whole blood |
| Minimum Volume | 2 mL whole blood |
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Fargo- Histocompatibility
Report Available
Flow Cytometry: 7 days
Molecular (confirmatory): 14 days
*Once specimen is received in performing laboratory.
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 7 days | Preferred for Transport |
| Refrigerated | N/A | |
| Frozen | N/A |
Please Note: Refrigerated samples will no longer be accepted.