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Clinical System Name
Miscellaneous Test
Synonyms
Behcet’s Disease
HLA B51
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Yellow/ACD A or B (THIS IS NOT A GOLD TOP TUBE. Please call lab to obtain ACD tubes)
Preferred Vol: 7 mL
Minimum Vol: 3 mL
Note: Do not draw into serum separator tubes. Do not refrigerate or place on ice. Samples must arrive at the Immunogenetics Lab within 48 hours of the draw. If sample delivery is delayed, contact BloodworksNW Immunogenetics Lab to confirm sample acceptability.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: N
Aliquot: N
Temp: RT
Storage location: Keep at room temperature. Samples must arrive at the Immunogenetics Lab within 48 hours of the draw. If sample delivery is delayed, contact BWNW Immunogenetgics Lab to confirm specimen acceptability. Use a BWNW Immunogenetics/HLA Laboratory Requisition. Fill out as completely as possible, making sure the ordering provider is listed. Remove "Originator/Hospital" copy; place a large Epic label in the top right corner. Deliver sample and requisition to Send Outs.
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | M - F | 5 - 10 d |
Performing Laboratory
Bloodworks Northwest
Department
Department:
Bloodworks Northwest
Immunogenetics HLA Laboratory
921 Terry Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone number:
(206) 689-6580
CPT Codes
81374
Methodology
Method: PCR + Sequencing
Analytical Volume:
Limitations:
Reference Range
None specified
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: |
HLA-B*51 (B51,B5) Typing (Behcet’s Disease association) |
| Reference Test Number: | 3082-02 |
| Instructions: | Deliver sample and requisition to Send Outs. |