Test ID: ZG403
Component(s): Z2079 HLA B5701 Test LOINC: 42358-2
CPT code: 81381
LOINC:
Specimen Type: Lav (EDTA) or buccal swab kit
Frequency: 3 – 7 days
Instructions: 7mL Whole Blood from Lav (EDTA) or buccal swab kit, Ambient. Min 3 mL whole blood or four (4) buccal swabs.
Text: Used to determine the presence of B57 antigen. Abacavir hypersensitivity has been shown to be associated with the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) B*57:01 of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC).
Methodology: Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)/sequence-specific oligonucleotide probes (SSOP) This is a class I allele specific test.