HLAB*57:01 ABACAVIR HYPERSENSITIVITY HLA ASSOCIATION TEST
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: HLAB5
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026735
Schedule:
Testing Time: 3-7 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026735
Schedule:
Testing Time: 3-7 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 7 (3) mL
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Whole Blood (EDTA)
Collection Info:
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Whole Blood (EDTA)
Collection Info:
Volume: 4 Swabs
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: 4 Buccal Swabs
Collection Info:
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: 4 Buccal Swabs
Collection Info:
Specimen Acceptability
Cause for Rejection:
Hemolysis; clotted specimen; insufficient amount of DNA on buccal swabs
Hemolysis; clotted specimen; insufficient amount of DNA on buccal swabs
Methods
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)/sequence-specific oligonucleotide probes (SSOP) This is a class I allele-specific test.
Clinical Utilities
Determine the presence of B57 antigen
CPT Codes
81381
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
See Report.