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

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 7 (3) mL
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Whole Blood (EDTA)
Collection Info:

Volume: 4 Swabs
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: 4 Buccal Swabs
Collection Info:

Specimen Acceptability

Cause for Rejection:
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.