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HelpTest Code LAB3175 HLA B5701
Additional Codes
HLA B5701
Clinical System Name
HLA B5701
Synonyms
Abacavir hypersensitivity
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Yellow/ACD A or B (THIS IS NOT A GOLD SST TUBE)
Preferred Vol: 10.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 7.0 mL
Note: NO GOLD SST (SERUM SEPARATOR) TUBES. Do not refrigerate or place on ice. Samples must arrive at the Immunogenetics/HLA Laboratory within 48 hours of the draw. If sample delivery is delayed, contact the BWNW Immunogenetics/HLA Laboratory to confirm specimen acceptability. Send specimen and BWNW Immunogenetics/HLA Laboratory Requisition to the lab promptly. Fill out requisition as completely as possible.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: N
Aliquot: N
Temp: RT
Storage Location: Keep at room temperature. Complete a BWNW Immunogenetics/HLA Laboratory Requisition. Fill out as completely as possible, making sure the ordering provider is listed. Place a large Epic label in the top right corner and deliver the bagged sample and requisition to the room temperature Send Outs rack. After hours or on weekends, send sample STAT to BWNW (921 Terry) via Delivery Express.
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | M - F | 2 d |
Performing Laboratory
Bloodworks Northwest
Immunogenetics/HLA Laboratory
921 Terry Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone Number: (206) 689-6580
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
81381
Methodology
Method: Molecular
Analytical Volume: 7.0 mL Yellow/ACD Whole Blood
Limitations:
Reference Range
None specified
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: |
HLA-B*57:01 (B*5701) Typing (Abacavir hypersensitivity) |
| Reference Test Number: | 3082-03 |
| Instructions: | Deliver the bagged sample and requisition to the room temperature Send Outs rack. After hours or on weekends, send sample STAT to BWNW (921 Terry) via Delivery Express. |