HLA-B27 typing, blood MGH Order Code: LY27B 
    Site
 
MGH
 
    System
 
SUNQUEST LAB
 
    Epic Lab Code
 
LAB4378
 
    Local Code
 
LY27B
 
    Specimen
 
BLOOD
 
    Container
 
Lavender top tube, EDTA, 10 ml
 
    Turnaround Time
 
2-6 days
 
    Additional Information
 
Only draw Monday-Thursday - very short stability. DO NOT DRAW FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY. Additional information from the reference laboratory can be found here
 
    Department
 
SENDOUTS
 
    Reference Laboratory
 
MAYO CLINIC LABORATORIES
 
    Methodology
 
Anti- human leukocyte antigens (HLA) fluorescein isothiocyanate/CD3 phycoerythrin monoclonal antibody reagent is added to human whole blood.
 
    Cost
 
$$$
 
    Send Out
 
Yes
 
    Stability
 
4 days
 
    Transport Temperature
 
Room temperature
 
    Category
 
CORE
 
    Reference Lab Code
 
LY27B
 
    Last Update
 
11/3/2023 15:38:50