HLA-B27 ANTIGEN
| Synonyms: | |
| Computer Code: | DB27 |
| Specimen Collection: | 2 x 3 ml or 1 x 7 ml lavender tube. |
| Minimum Volume: | 20 mLs |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Store at room temperature. Send to lab within 24 hours of draw. Send with completed TIL lab requisition. |
| Reference Values: | Presence or absence of HLA-B27 antigen is reported. |
| Lab Code: | Transplant Immunology |
| Requisition: | TIL 13%20transpltimmhlareq.pdf |
| Test Frequency: | Daily |
| Routine TAT: | 5 days |
| Stat TAT: | 5 days |
| CPT Code(s): | 86813 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |