Test Overview
Test Methodology

Molecular Typing (NGS)

Test Usage

Disease association diagnosis. Dependent on HLA locus. Interpretive consultation available by the laboratory director by requested.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm
Analytic Time

5 days

Soft Order Code
HHRB
MiChart Code
HLA High Resolution B Locus
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. Send specimen at room temperature. Do not refrigerate or freeze.

Alternate Specimen

EDTA

Normal Volume

Full tube 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 3 ml EDTA whole blood

Storage Temperature
Room temperature
Rejection Criteria
Frozen samples, mislabeled samples, samples that do not have the required two patient identifiers.
Billing
CPT Code
81380
Fee Code
37960
NY State Approved
No