HLA-B*51:01 Genotyping Test HLAB51

Synonyms

HLA-B 51

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

HLA B*51 Disease Association

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

HLA B*51 Disease Association

EPIC Order Name

HLA B*51 Disease Association

Clinical Info

Behçet disease (BD) is a rare, chronic, multisystem disease caused by vasculitis of
blood vessels throughout the body. HLA-B*51 is the predominant genetic risk
factor for BD, however not all BD patients carry the B*51 allele. BD shows
worldwide distribution, but it is most common in the Mediterranean basin,
Middle East, and East Asian countries. 

Specimen Type

Blood

Specimen Volume

1 – 3 mL Whole blood 

Container

Lavender Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Lavender Top Tube
Specimen: 1 – 3 mL Whole blood 
Specimen should be accompanied by a test request form and a signed consent form stating that the patient agrees to be tested
 
 

Transport Instructions

Room Temperature or 4 C

Specimen Stability

1 Week Refrigerated

Methodology

Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

Days Performed

Monday through Friday TAT: 8 Calendar days

Performing Laboratories

Northwell Health

CPT

81373
LOINC Code 13299-3

PDM

2059703

Result Interpretation

Forms

• Molecular test Requisition and Consent Form