HLA B27 - Flow Cytometry (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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HLA B27 - Flow Cytometry (Blood)

Alternate Names	Ankylosing spondylitis, ankylosis, HLAB27
Test Code	HLAB27
Testing Laboratory	Immunology
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	4 mL EDTA (Purple Top) - DEDICATED
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	-
Collection Instructions	Please collect 1 x DEDICATED EDTA tube. Instructions for: Metropolitan Collection Centres DO NOT COLLECT AFTER MIDDAY FRIDAY OR AT ALL ON SATURDAY. DO NOT COLLECT AFTER MIDDAY THE DAY BEFORE A PUBLIC HOLIDAY. Instructions for: Regional Collection Centres DO NOT COLLECT ON FRIDAY OR SATURDAY. DO NOT COLLECT THE DAY BEFORE A PUBLIC HOLIDAY. Specimen must be processed by Flow Cytometry (Heidelberg Laboratory) within 48 hours of collection.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Monday - Friday
Min Test Volume	1mL
Add On Test Suitability	This test cannot be added after 24 hours of collection.

Container ID	EW, EP, ACD, EL, CH, CHS, LHNG
CSR Instructions	WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE. Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions Forward sample to the Heidelberg Laboratory, Flow Cytometry. Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception If a sample is collected outside of the specified collection timeframe, forward the sample to Flow Cytometry.
Laboratory Instructions	None
Accredited Test	Yes

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