HLA-B 57:01 (Human Leukocyte Antigen) for Abacavir Sensitivity HB5701
Method(s) | Polymerase Chain Reaction/Fluorescence Monitoring |
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Specimen Required | |
Collect | One 3 mL lavender (EDTA) top tube. Also acceptable: pink (K2EDTA), or yellow (ACD Solution A or B) top tubes. |
Transport | 3 mL whole blood refrigerated (Min: 1 mL). |
Remarks | Submit With Order: Informed Consent for Genetic Testing (required for NY patients) |
Stability | Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month |
Schedule | Tue-Sat |
Billing Code | 5011366 |
CPTCode | 81381 |
Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
Reference Interval | |
See Laboratory Report. |