HLA-B*5701 (FOR ABACAVIR DRUG HYPERSENSITIVITY)
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| Computer Code: | (HB5701) |
| Specimen Collection: | 2 x 3 mL blood (lavender top tube). |
| Minimum Volume: | 2 x 3 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Store at room temperature. Send with completed TIL lab requisition. REQUIRES GENETIC TESTING ATTESTATION. |
| Reference Values: | Presence or absence of the HLA-B*5701 allele linked with Abacavir drug hypersensitivity. |
| Lab Code: | Transplant Immunology |
| Requisition: | TIL 13%20transpltimmhlareq.pdf |
| Test Frequency: | Daily |
| Routine TAT: | 5 days |
| Stat TAT: | 5 days |
| CPT Code(s): | 81381 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |