| Test CODE | NAME |
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S170
HLA-B27 Ag. (Antigen), NY State
| Methodology: | Flow cytometry |
| Performed: | Sun., Tue-Sat |
| Reported: | 3-4 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Green top (Sodium Heparin) tube OR Yellow top (ACD-A,B) - 3 ml whole blood.
Specimen Preparation: Send Original Tube.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
Stability:
For New York State clients, stability for Yellow top (ACD)/Green top (Sodium Heparin) is 48 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable, Frozen: Unacceptable
NOTE: * This test is approved for New York patients ONLY, please refer to test code HL27 for specimen requirements for all other States . *
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics NY/NJ
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| CPT Code(s): | 81374 |