HLA B*27 Typing (Sendout)

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General Information

Lab Name
HLA B*27 Typing (Sendout)
Lab Code
RHB27T
Epic Name
HLA B*27 Typing (Sendout)
External Test Id
3082-00
Description

Indications: Ankylosing Spondylitis, Anterior uveitis, and other arthropathies.

    Test Information: Molecular typing methods used to determine the presence or absence of the HLA B*27 allele that encode the B27 antigen, which is associated with increased risk for Ankylosing Spondylitis, Anterior uveitis, and other arthropathies.

    References

    Bloodworks Northest Profile Information: Testing for Individual HLA alleles

    Forms & Requisitions
    Synonyms
    3082-00, Ankylosing Spondylitis, B27, HLA B27, HLA-B*27 Typing
    Components
    Code Name
    RHB27R HLA B*27 Result (Sendout)
    S2HB27 HLA B*27 Typing Testing Lab

    Interpretation

    Method

    Molecular

    Reference Range
    See individual components
    References

    Bloodworks Northest Profile Information: Testing for Individual HLA alleles

    Ordering & Collection

    Specimen Type
    Blood
    Collection

    10 mL YELLOW (ACD) tube

    Also Accepted: EDTA LAVENDER TOP tube

    Forms & Requisitions
    Handling Instructions

    Outside Laboratories:

    • Store and transport whole blood at ambient temperature.
    • A completed Bloodworks Northwest Immunogenetics/HLA Requisition must accompany all orders. In the Billing section, indicate "Bill to UWMC DLMP."

    Stability: Ambient

    Quantity
    Requested: 10 mL whole blood (Yellow ACD)
    Minimum: 7 mL whole blood (Yellow ACD)

    Processing

    Receiving Instructions

    Store and transport samples at ambient temperature.

      Sendouts (UW-MT/HMC) and FHCC SPS:

      • Bloodworks NW HLA Test: 3082-00
      • Interfaced: No
      • Send sample(s) with a copy of the Bloodworks Northwest HLA Requisition or the EPIC requisition (must indicate the test or panel to be ordered at Bloodworks NW).
        • Package sample(s) with the associated requisition in a biohazard bag (one patient per bag). Orders received with multiple patient samples/requisitions in the same biohazard bag will be rejected by Bloodworks NW.
      • Send routine samples via scheduled DLMP Courier pickups or Delivery Express according to the site’s preferred transportation method.

      Stability: Ambient

      Misc Sendout

      Performance

      Lab Department
      Sendouts(SO)
      Frequency
      Performed: Monday - Friday. TAT: 7 business days.
      Available STAT?
      No
      Performing Location(s)
      Sendout Bloodworks Northwest Immunogenetics/HLA Laboratory
      206-689-6580

      921 Terry Ave
      6th Floor
      Seattle, WA 98104

      Laboratory staffed for questions: Monday - Friday, 07:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.
      After-Hours, Holidays, Weekends: Contact the Lead Technical Coordinator at (206) 817-7730
      Fax: 206-689-6582

      Billing & Coding

      CPT Codes
      81374
      LOINC
      4821-5
      Interfaced Order Code
      UOW1750