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HLA B27 - Flow Cytometry
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Alternate Names
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Ankyloising spondylitis, ankylosis, HLAB27
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Laboratory
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Haematology
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MBS Number
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71147 (subject to rule 27)
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Specimen
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Blood
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Container
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Lithium Heparin - No Gel (green)
EDTA (purple)
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Additional Collection Instructions
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Please collect DEDICATED 1 x EDTA.
Instructions for: Metro Collection Centres DO NOT COLLECT AFTER MIDDAY FRIDAY OR AT ALL ON SATURDAY.
Instructions for: Regional Collection Centres DO NOT COLLECT ON FRIDAY OR SATURDAY.
Specimen must be received in the Heidelberg Laboratory by 4pm Friday. |
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Minimum Adult Volume
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5mL
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Minimum Paediatric Volume
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None
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Frequency
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Monday - Friday
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Reference Interval
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Negative |
These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference
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Test Code
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HLAB27
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Container ID
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EW, EP, ACD, EL, CH, CHS, LHNG
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Additional Transport Instruction
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Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions DO NOT SPIN. KEEP AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. Forward sample to the Heidelberg Laboratory, Flow Cytometry.
Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception DO NOT SPIN. KEEP AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. If a sample is collected outside of the specified collection timeframe, forward the sample to Flow Cytometry. |
