Specimen: 3 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood from 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE.

Stability (Room): 6 hrs

Stability (Refrigerated): 72 hrs

Stability (Frozen): N/A

Method: Real Time PCR

Comment:

Price: Contact Medilab

Turnaround time (TAT): 10 – 15 days

Usage: Approximately 8% of the normal population carries the HLA B27 antigen. It is present in Ankylosing spondylitis (89%), Reiter’s syndrome (79%) & Juvenile Rheumatoid arthritis (42%).

Specialty: Rheumatologist

Disease: Disease Association

Components:

Courier Charges:

Home Collection: Available

Department: MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS

Pre-test Information: No special preparation required