HLA-B*51 (B51,B5) Typing (Behcet’s Disease association)
Profile or Test Panel | Testing for Individual HLA alleles |
Indications | Behcet’s Disease Association |
Method | Molecular |
Test Information | Molecular typing methods used to determine the presence or absence of the HLA-B*51 alleles that encode the B51 antigen which is associated with increased risk for Behcet’s Disease |
Sample Requirements | Anticoagulated Blood ACD (yellow top, solution A or B) |
Requested Volume | One 7-10 ml ACD (yellow top) tube |
Shipping Information | Send sample at ambient temperature.
Send sample to: For additional information please see Ordering Information |
Requisition Form | RFT- Immunogenetics/HLA Laboratory |
Transaction Code | 3082-02 |
CPT Codes | 81374 |
Test Schedule | Monday thru Friday |
Turn around Time (analytic time) | 7 business days |
Report/ Results | Faxed or emailed based on institution preference |