HLA B 27 disease association

Alphabetical Test listing

HLA B 27 disease association-13340

  
HLA B 27 disease association
  
13340
  
LAB13340
  
B27
  
B27 Disease Association
HLA Antigen B27
Ankylosing spondylitis
Reactive arthritis
Uveitis
  

Evaluate spondyloarthritis and other disorders associated with HLA-B27.

  
EDTA whole blood
  
  
4.0 mL
  
0.5 mL
  

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10, times to prevent clotting

  

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

  

Molecular Medicare billing request

Hospital clients submitting a request for this assay on an outpatient with Medicare should complete and submit a Molecular Medicare billing request form to notify us of the need for Allina Health Laboratory to bill insurance.

  

Ambient

  
  • Hemolysis
  • Clotted specimen
  • Tubes other than lavender-top (EDTA) tube
  
LabCorp Burlington DNA (006924): R-LC
  
Mo - Sa
  
4 - 7 days
  

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)/sequence-specific oligonucleotide probes (SSOP)

  

The generic sequence coding for HLA-B27 is probed and reported as either P (positive) if it is present, or N (negative) if it is absent

  
This test may require preauthorization from the insurance provider. Check the payer guidelines and, if needed, obtain the pre-authorization prior to sample collection.
  
81374
  
Yes
  
Result 26043-0
  

Medical necessity

Hospital clients submitting a request for this assay on an outpatient with Medicare should complete and submit a Molecular Medicare billing request form to notify us of the need for Allina Health Laboratory to bill insurance.

Molecular Medicare billing request

  
04/08/2019
  
05/15/2024
  
07/12/2023