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HLA-B27 TYPING BY PCR (QUALITATIVE)

Lab Section Category

Molecular Diagnostics - Miscellaneous
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Indications

​For identification of the HLA-B27 allele which is associated with ankylosing spondylosis, Reiter's syndrome, acute anterior uveitis, iritis, Behçet's Disease, psoriatic arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease.

Specimen Required

​5 ml of whole blood in EDTA

Storage and Transport

​Refrigerate sample until transfer to laboratory. Do not freeze. Sample should reach the laboratory as soon as possible, preferably within 24 hours after collection.

Method

​In-house real-time polymerase chain reaction

Test Results

​Detected, Not Detected or Inconclusive

Turnaround Time

​1 - 8 days

Day(s) Test Set up

​Wednesday

Change History Notes

  • 05 Feb 2021 8:00 AM

    Storage and Transportation has been last updated on 05/02/21.

    Day(s) Test Set-Up has been last updated on 05/02/21.


  • 20 Feb 2024 4:00 AM

    Day(s) Test Set-Up has been last updated on 20/02/24.

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Last updated on 20 Feb 2024