HLA-B*57:01, ABACAVIR HYPERSENSITIVITY HLA ASSOCIATION TEST

Additional Codes

Software	Test Code
SoftID	B5701
EPIC	LAB20170
LabCorp	006926

Performing Laboratory

Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp)

Useful For

Determining the presence of B57 antigen

Method Name

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Sequence-Specific Oligonucleotide Probes (SSOP)

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be issued

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Saturday

Report Available

6-8 Days

Specimen Type

Submit one of the following:

~ Buccal Swab

~ Whole Blood

Preferred Container

Buccal Swab Kit

Lavender Top Tube (EDTA)

Preferred Volume

Whole Blood: 7 mL (Lavender Top Tube (EDTA))

Minimum Volume

Whole Blood: 3 mL (Lavender Top Tube (EDTA))

Specimen Collection and Handling

1. Maintain blood specimen at room temperature.

2. Keep buccal swabs dry and at room temperature.

Add On Capable

Not Permitted

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code	CPT Description	CPT Disclaimer
81381	HLA Class I Typing, High Resolution; Complete, One Allele or Allele Group (eg: B*57:01P), each

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