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HLA B27

Phlebotomy Requirements

All GP & Community samples sent to Ipswich hub. Colchester Acute sent to (COL) Blood Sciences, URGENT Community/Primary Care (NEE) sent in RED sample bag to Colchester Blood Sciences

Sample container

**Ipswich** 1x3.4ml RED EDTA **Colchester*** 2x 3.4ml Red EDTA Do not take after 12 noon Friday

Site

Referred for analysis with longer turnaround time. All HLA B27 requests Ipswich send to Addenbrookes - Colchester send to Colindale

Notes

Must be labelled with surname, forename, DOB and Hosp or NHS no

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