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Test Code LAB869 HLA-B27, Blood

Important Note

Mayo's test code: LY27B

NOTE: Specimen must remain at ambient temperature

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Reporting Name

HLA-B27, B

Specimen Type

Whole Blood EDTA


Ordering Guidance


This test is best used alone if a particular disease, such as ankylosing spondylitis, is under consideration.

 

Orders received for both this test and 1LRR / Human Leukocyte Antigens (HLA) Class I Typing Low Resolution, Recipient, Blood or 1DIS / Human Leukocyte Antigens (HLA) A-B-C Disease Association Typing Low Resolution, Blood (which provides data on all HLA Class I low-resolution antigens, including B27) will be questioned due to test overlap.



Shipping Instructions


Specimen must arrive within 96 hours of collection.



Specimen Required


Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: 6 mL

Collection Instructions: Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.


Reject Due To

All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Whole Blood EDTA Ambient 4 days

Specimen Minimum Volume

1 mL

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

Specimen Retention Time

7 days

Report Available

2 to 6 days

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Useful For

Assisting in the diagnostic process of ankylosing spondylitis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, and reactive arthritis

CPT Code Information

86812

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
LY27B HLA-B27, B 26028-1

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
LY27 HLA-B27 Result 26028-1
B27C Interpretation 96625-9

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a General Request (T239) with the specimen.