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 Test Performed
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
UVEI
Uveitis, HLA
TTYPE
TISSUE TYPING
HLA REPORT
HLA B-27
B27 Antigen
HLA Class I One Locus (Low Resolution)
Laboratory
Histocompatibility/Immunogenetics
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Specimen Requirements
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.
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Fee Codes
CPT Code
81373
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