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| Lab Section Category | |
| Specimen Required |
5 ml of whole blood in EDTA |
| 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. |
| Storage/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
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20 Feb 2024 12:00 PM
Day(s) Test Set-Up has been last updated on 20/02/24.
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05 Feb 2021 04:00 PM
Storage and Transportation has been last updated on 05/02/21.
Day(s) Test Set-Up has been last updated on 05/02/21.
Last Updated - 13 Jun 2025
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