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Laboratory Information

Test Name

HLA-B27 PCR

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

CPD is the preferred anticoagulant.

Pre Testing Requirements

Requires dedicated CPD/EDTA specimens (no other tests requested).

Paediatric Specimen

0.25mL

Test Information

Department

Molecular Biology

Test Availability

Mon - Fri, 0800 - 1630 excl. Public Holidays

Laboratory Turnaround Time

Twice weekly

Method

Real Time PCR

Additional Information

If the patient has already been tested for HLA-B27, this sample will not be processed. A copy of the previous results will be forwarded to external requestors. Internal requestors, please see CWS for previous results.

Minimum Volume

0.2mL

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