Skip to content

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Find out more here. Hide this message

Laboratory Medicine

Test Directory / HLA B27

HLA B27

Pink or Purple EDTA X 1

TestHLA B27
Common Abbreviations
Specimen typeBlood
Sample typeBlood
Tube typeEDTA X 1
Minimum volume *3.4 ml
Special precautionsStore at room temperature
Stability**up to 72 hrs
Turnaround times6 weeks – contact laboratory if needed sooner.
LaboratoryTissue Typing Laboratory, St. James University Hospital, Leeds
Reference interval
LimitationsSamples can be labelled electronically or by hand. Samples referred to Tissue Typing Laboratory, St. James University Hospital, Leeds Haemolysis and lipaemia may affect results
** For paediatric patients, smaller volumes (approximately 1 ml) are acceptable – please contact the laboratory for further advice if necessary.
**** Largely dependent on patients serological status and recent transfusion history
Internal hospital signage with arrows to Main Reception, Outpatients and Pharmacy

A-Z of Services

Chinese Poland

View all languages >

Industrial action: 14 - 19 November

The British Medical Association has announced that resident doctors in England will stage industrial action from 7am on 14 November to 7am on 19 November.

During this time, some of our services may be affected. We will contact you directly if your appointment needs to be changed. Otherwise, please attend your appointment as planned.