| Test Name: |
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HLA-B27
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| Test Code(s): |
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B27 / XHLA
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| CPT Code(s): |
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86812
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| Methodology: |
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Reverse SSO detected by Luminex xMAP (Multi-Analyte Profiling)
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| Clinical Significance: |
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The HLA-B27 antigen is associated with Ankylosing Spondylitis and several other related diseases. The absence of B27 may be used to rule out the associated disease.
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| Days Performed: |
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Mon-Fri.
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| Turnaround Time: |
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Stat: Not available stat.
Routine: 2 days.
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Specimen Requirements
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| Specimen: |
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Blood
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| Collection Instructions: |
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Do NOT open tube.
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| Collection Container: |
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Preferred: Lavender top
Also Acceptable:
Yellow top(with ACD-A/B anticoagulant)
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| Collection Volume: |
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Preferred: Full 4 mL tube
Pediatrics: 2 mL
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| Volume Required: |
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Preferred: 4 mL
Pediatrics: 2 mL
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| Specimen Transport: |
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Transport specimen to UWHC Core Laboratory (B4/220) immediately.
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| Stability: |
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Ambient: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Not acceptable
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Interpretation
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| Negative: |
HLA-B27 antigen not detected |
| Positive: |
HLA-B27 antigen detected |
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| Additional Information: |
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This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by this laboratory. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA-88) as qualified to perform high complexity clinical laboratory testing.
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