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HLA-B27
Number 725
CPT Code 81374
Alias ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS, DISEASE ASSOCIATION TESTING
Specimen Container Lavender Top
Specimen Type Whole Blood EDTA
Turn Around Time 
Days Performed 
Reference Range Contact Laboratory
Alternate Specimen 
Volume 2 mL Whole Blood
Stability Ambient Preferred
Stability Refrigerated N/A
Stability Frozen N/A
Patient Preparation 
Methodology 

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

Limitations 

Regarding whole blood specimens, an adequate test requires the presence of intact lymphocytes at the time of testing. Even taking appropriate precautions, an occasional specimen will not be satisfactory for testing. In such cases, fresh blood should be drawn for retesting.

Rejection Criteria 

Hemolysis; clotted specimen; tube other than lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Additional Instructions 
Performing Laboratory Reference Laboratory
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Covid-19/Influenza Combination Test

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The Los Angeles County Public Health Department states the following, People with flu may have a range of symptoms which are identical to symptoms of COVID-19, including fever, cough, sore throat, runny/stuffy nose, muscle body aches, headache, fatigue, vomiting and diarrhea. So offering this combo test could provide important medical care information to the ordering provider and to the patient.

Primex leadership is pleased to offer this service enhancement to our current and prospective clients.

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Covid-19/Influenza Combination Test

We are pleased to share with you that Primex is now offering the Combo test for COVID-19 and Flu. We are also now separately offering the Influenza A&B NAAT test.
The Los Angeles County Public Health Department states the following, People with flu may have a range of symptoms which are identical to symptoms of COVID-19, including fever, cough, sore throat, runny/stuffy nose, muscle body aches, headache, fatigue, vomiting and diarrhea. So offering this combo test could provide important medical care information to the ordering provider and to the patient.
Primex leadership is pleased to offer this service enhancement to our current and prospective clients.
Click here for more information