Test Overview
Test Methodology
Molecular Typing (SSOP)
Test Usage
Uveitis is one of the most common form of inflammatory eye disease and is a significant cause of visual impairment and blindness. Uveitis onset is usually between the ages of 20 to 50 and uncommon in the very young and in the elderly. Patients with a uveitis affected relative who are HLA-B27 positive are at higher risk of developing the disease.
Reference Range *
Interpretive report will indicate presence or absence of HLA-B27.
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Analytic Time
5 days
Soft Order Code
UVEI
MiChart Code
Disease Assoc - UVEITIS (HLA-B27)
Synonyms
- Uveitis - HLA B27
- HLA B-27
- B27 Antigen
- HLA Class I One Locus (Low Resolution)
Laboratory
Histocompatibility/Immunogenetics
Section
Histocompatibility
Specimen Requirements
Collection
Collect specimen in sufficient yellow top (ACD) solution A or EDTA tubes early in the day. Send intact specimen at room temperature. Do not refrigerate or freeze.
Alternate Specimen
Lavender top tubes (EDTA) .
Normal Volume
10 mL ACD (solution A) or EDTA whole blood; additional specimen may be required for patients with extremely low white cell counts.
Minimum Volume
5 mL ACD (solution A) or EDTA whole blood; additional specimen may be required for patients with extremely low white cell counts.
Billing
CPT Code
81373
Fee Code
37924
NY State Approved
No