HL27

Test CODE NAME

HL27

HLA-B27, Ag (Antigen)

Methodology: Flow Cytometry
Performed: Mon-Fri
Reported: 1-2 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Lavender (EDTA) - 0.5 ml whole blood. 

Specimen Preparation: Send Original Tube. 
Storage/Transport Temperature: CRITICAL ROOM TEMPERATURE. Unacceptable Conditions: Frozen or refrigerated specimens. Specimens older than 48. Clotted or hemolyzed specimens. 
Stability: Room Temperature: 48 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable 

NOTE: * This test is not available for New York patients, please refer to test code S170 for specimen requirements.* 
Performing Laboratory
Accu Reference Medical Laboratory
CPT Code(s): 86812