HLA-B27

IH0074

Synonym(s):
Specimen Container
Sodium citrate tube /Lithium heparin tube
(To be obtained from DPLM Client Services, after office hour call extension 1352)
Specimen Requirement
Whole Blood 
5 mL

Gently invert the tubes several times to prevent clotting.


Phlebotomist's name & signature must be provided on the specimen label.
Specimen should not be collected after 2pm on Friday as it cannot be stored over the weekend.
Specimen Storage/Transport
Do not refrigerate specimen. Store specimen at room temperature.
Orderable as Urgent? No
Turn Around Time
1 day
Reference Value(s)
-
Testing Laboratory Location BSG
Laboratory Tissue Typing Laboratory
Contact Number 6394 1352
Day and Time Performed
Mon - Thur: 0800 hrs - 1700 hrs 
Friday: 0800 hrs - 1400 hrs 

Do not collect on weekends and public holidays.
Orderable on CPOE? Yes
Downtime Form

63170-Form-1080 Haematology Laboratory Downtime Form

Change History Notes

  • 09 Feb 2023 12:00 AM

    ​Updated Specimen Container.

  • 22 Jun 2022 12:00 AM

    Specimen Container, Specimen Requirement , Day and Time Performed updates.

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Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025