HLA-B27

 

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Samples required

EDTA blood (purple cap/ black cap ring, 4 mL tube). Smaller tubes are available for paediatric samples.

Samples should be analysed within 48 hours and stored locally at room temperature. Not tested at weekends or Bank Holidays.

Test indications

 

Reference range

Not applicable - see report.

Equivocal samples may be referred for genetic analysis.

Referred to Immunohaematology Department, South Thames Blood Transfusion Service, 75 Cranmer Terrace, Tooting, London SW17 0RB

Turnaround time

Results within 3 working days unless sample requires referral in which case results are generally available within 2 weeks of receipt.

Enquiries

Haematology (Immunohaematology)