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Epic Code LAB8690 HLA B27 Screen

Important Note

  • Specimen must remain ambient at all times and testing must be performed within 48 hours of collection.

Test Name Alias

HLA B27 Screen by Flow Cytometry | HLAB27 | HLA B27 Antigen | Ankylosing Spondylitis | HLA-B27 Antigen | 4198

Interface Order Alias

10777

Quick Collect

+A

Specimen Requirements

Submit only one of the following specimens:


Preferred
Specimen Type: Whole blood (EDTA)
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Volume: 3 mL
Minimum volume: 0.5 mL


Acceptable
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Green top (Sodium heparin)
Volume: 3 mL
Minimum volume: 0.5 mL

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Rejection Criteria

This test will only be performed once in a lifetime for patient.

Hemolyzed, frozen or refrigerated samples are not acceptable.

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 48 hours

Note: Specimen must remain ambient at all times and testing must be performed within 48 hours of collection.

Test Frequency

Available Monday – Friday, usual TAT 1-2 days.

Reference Range

An interpretive report will be provided

Performing Department

Flow Cytometry

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Corewell Health Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL), Grand Rapids, MI

Methodology

Flow Cytometry

CPT

86812

CDM Code

3028681201

Epic Test ID

1230100791

Mayo Access Code

SHO4198

Additional Information

PolicyTech: #9978

Reviewed Date

4/28/2023