HLA-B27 Antigen
Test code
CPT code(s)*
Test resources
Test summary
Details
Methodology
Flow Cytometry (FC)
Assay category
This test code is for non-New York patient testing. For New York patient testing, use test code 93099.
Alternative name(s)
Ankylosing Spondylitis,Flow
Specimen requirements | |
|---|---|
| Patient preparation | None Specified |
| Preferred specimen(s) | 5 mL whole blood collected in a sodium heparin (green-top) tube |
| Alternative specimen(s) | EDTA (lavender-top) tube • ACD-A or ACD-B (yellow-top) tube |
| Minimum volume | 1 mL |
| Transport container | Sodium heparin (green-top) tube |
| Transport temperature | Room temperature |
| Specimen stability | Room temperature: 7 days Refrigerated: 5 days Frozen: Unacceptable |
| Reject criteria | Hemolysis • Lithium heparin (green-top) tube • Clotted • Received frozen |
Reference Range(s)
Negative
Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.
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