Days Set Up
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Analytic Time

5 days

MiChart Code
Disease Assoc - ABACAVIR HYPERSENSITIVITY (HLA-B*5701)
Soft Order Code
ABAC

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Synonyms

HLA Class I One Locus (High Resolution)
TISSUE TYPING
TTYPE
B5701 Antigen
Abacavir Sensitivity
HLA B*5701
HLA REPORT
ABAC

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Test Overview

Test Methodology

Molecular Typing (SSOP)

Test Usage

Abacavir hypersensitivity has been shown to be associated with HLA-B*5701. The FDA has issued a recommendation that all patients should be screened for the HLA-B*5701 allele before starting or restarting treatment with Abacavir (Ziagen) or Abacavir-containing medications. Treatment with an Abacavir-containing regimen is not recommended for HLA-B*5701 positive patients.

Reference Range

Interpretive report will indicate presence or absence of HLA-B*5701.

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Specimen Requirements

Collection

Collect specimen in sufficient yellow top (ACD) solution A tubes early in the day. Send intact specimen at room temperature. Do not refrigerate or freeze.

Normal Volume
10 mL ACD (solution A) or EDTA whole blood; additional specimen may be required for patients with extremely low white cell counts.
Minimum Volume
5 mL ACD (solution A) or EDTA whole blood; additional specimen may be required for patients with extremely low white cell counts.

Billing Information

CPT Code
81373
Pro Fee Code
 
LOINC
 

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As the reference laboratory division of Michigan Medicine's Department of Pathology, MLabs shares the institution's commitment to applying established quality principles to clinical laboratory testing. Like other large organizations in complex, consequential fields, we rely on an established approach to monitor quality throughout the testing process.

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