HLA-B*5701 Typing (Abacavir hypersensitivity)
Order Name
HLA-B5701
Test Number: 6905039
Revision Date 12/09/2022
Test Number: 6905039
Revision Date 12/09/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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HLA-B*5701 Typing (Abacavir hypersensitivity)
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Polymerase Chain Reaction |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 7 mL (3 mL) | Whole Blood | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Notes: 3 mL whole blood or four (4) buccal swabs (Note: This volume Does NOT allow for repeat testing.) Specimen Type: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube or four (4) buccal swabs in a sealed envelope (buccal swab kit). When submitting buccal swabs please use a buccal swab kit provided by LabCorp. To obtain the buccal kit, please telephone 800-533-1037. Container Detail: WhlBld Specimen Storage: Maintain blood specimen at room temperature. Keep buccal swabs dry and at room temperature. Specimen Collection: Not Available Special Instructions: If you have questions, please telephone 800-533-1037 (HLA customer service) for assistance selecting the proper HLA test for the patient. Specimen Stability: Ambient: Not Available, Refrigerated : Not Available, Frozen: Not Available |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 3 - 7 days |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 006926 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 006926 |
| CPT Code(s) | 81381 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |