HLA-B*5701 Typing

Test Name

HLA-B*57:01 Typing

Alternate Description

(B5701H) HLA-B*57:01 detection by molecular method

LIS Code

B5701H

Lab Section

Histocompatibility (HLA) Laboratory

Fluid Type

Blood

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Yellow Top Tube (ACD, Solution A) or Lavender top tube (EDTA)

Container Whole Blood Required

10 ml in a Yellow top tube. Alternate specimen: 6 mL Lavendar top tube.

Summary Test Name

HLA-B*5701 Typing

Specimen Stability

72 hours

Minimum Volume

10 ml

Specimen Transport

Room Temperature

Stat Availability

No

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

7 days

Additional Test Information

Abacavir should be avoided for patients with the HLA-B*5701 allele who are at risk for hypersensitivity.