HLA-B27
| CPT Code(s): | 86812 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Lavender Hemogard (EDTA), pink Hemogard (K2EDTA), or green Hemogard (sodium or lithium heparin). Hemogard tubes are preferred for laboratory safety. Specimen Preparation:Transport 4 mL whole blood. (Min: 0.5 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature:CRITICAL ROOM TEMPERATURE. Stability:Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable New York State Clients: Ambient: 30 hours in EDTA, 48 hours in heparin; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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