Test Code 7042 HLA: B27 Antigen Typing, Blood
Methodology
Molecular based testing.
Performing Laboratory
Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Specimen must arrive within 12 hours of draw.
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: 10 mL Pink or Lavender top
(EDTA)
Specimen Volume: Full tube (10 mL)
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
Note:
Do not refrigerate or freeze. Specimen must remain at room temperature.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient/Refrigerate NO/Frozen NO
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 48 hours
Routine: 72 hours
Additional Information
For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Laboratory Processing Instructions:
Test performed in BJH HLA Laboratory.
Test Classification and CPT Coding
81374