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HLA B-27 by Flow Cytometry

Source Blood 
Mnemonic B27 
Specimen Requirements

Adult: 1 x 10 mL yellow top ACD "A" tube
Pediatric: 1 x 2.0 mL blue top sodium citrate tube (preferred); 0.5 mL EDTA microtainer is acceptable

Whole blood

 
Specimen Handling Mix well. DO NOT centrifuge or freeze. Send via DSC on regular courier run. 
Additional Information Test available on a daily basis, appointment not required. 
Testing Location Flow Cytometry 
Testing Frequency Daily 
Alternate Name(s) B-27 Antigen 
Reference Interval  


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