Immunogenetics Laboratory

HLA Specific Antigen- Behcet's (HLA B5)

  • Synonyms: HLA-B5, HLA-B51,52
  • LIS Mnemonic: HLASPAG

    Collect

    Lavendar (EDTA)

    Volume Required

    4ml

    Minimum Required

    1ml

    Transport

    Room temperature

    Stability

    72 hrs

    Unacceptable conditions

    Samples older than 72 hours. Mislabeled samples: Samples must be labeled with at least two different identifiers, date & time of collection, and collector's signature.

Days Performed

Monday-Friday (7:30AM- 5:00PM)

Reported

5 days

Reflex Testing

N/A

CPT

83890, 83898, 83894, 88385

Methodology

Low Resolution HLA-B by PCR-SSOP

Interpretation

Positive or Negative for B51 or B52

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