HLA B*57:01, Abacavir hypersensitivity HLA association test

Alphabetical Test listing

HLA B*57:01, Abacavir hypersensitivity HLA association test-13341

Test name:

Test number:

13341

Excellian order number:

LAB13341

Abbreviation:

B5701

Alternate names:

Abacavir hypersensitivity HLA association
B*5701
B*57:01
B5701
HLA antigen B*57:01
HLA B*5701
HLA B57
HLA B5701
Hypersensitivity

Useful for:

Determine the presence of the B57 antigen

Specimen type:

EDTA whole blood

Collection container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Volume:

7.0 mL

Minimum volume:

3.0 mL

Collection instructions:

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10, times to prevent clotting

Transport container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Required forms/information:

Molecular Medicare billing request

Hospital clients submitting a request for this assay on an outpatient with Medicare should complete and submit a Molecular Medicare billing request form to notify us of the need for Allina Health Laboratory to bill insurance.

Transport and stability:

Ambient

Reason for rejection:

Hemolysis
Clotted specimen

Performing lab:

LabCorp Burlington DNA (006926): R-LC

Days set up:

Mo - Sa

TAT:

3 - 7 days

Method:

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)/sequence-specific oligonucleotide probes (SSOP)

Reference ranges:

An interpretive report will be provided

Preauthorization:

This test may require preauthorization from the insurance provider. Check the payer guidelines and, if needed, obtain the pre-authorization prior to sample collection.

CPT codes:

81381

Subject to medical necessity (Y/N):

Yes

LOINC code:

Result 42358-2

Other billing information:

Medical necessity

Molecular Medicare billing request

Date created:

04/08/2019

Revised date:

05/23/2024

Review date:

07/12/2023