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:
Bloodworks Northwest
Immunogenetics/HLA Laboratory
921 Terry Ave
Seattle, WA 98104

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

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