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HLA-B27 typing (PCR)

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type : Whole blood
Container/Tube : Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume : 3mL
Days and Times Performed

Weekly, TAT 21 working days
Methodology

Allele-specific Polymerase Chain Reaction
Service Code

1035055
Update

Last updated 25/02/2020
Specimen Stability

7 days, ambient or refrigerated
Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital
Molecular Diagnosis Centre, 67724384
Useful For

For identification of the HLA-B27 allele which is associated with several
rheumatic diseases such as ankylosing spondylitis, Reiter syndrome, and
psoriatic arthritis.
Reference

An interpretative report will be provided.

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