HLA B57 Typing (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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HLA B57 Typing (Blood)

Alternate Names	HLA-B57 typing for Abacavir hypersensitivity, HLAB57, HLAB5701, HLA-B5701
Test Code	HLAB57
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	9 mL ACD (Yellow Top)
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	-
Collection Instructions	A full ACD tube is required.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store ambient at room temperature
Testing Frequency	Fortnightly
Min Test Volume	6mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	ACD
CSR Instructions	WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE. Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception Place sample in Room Temperature Sendout tub
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Tissue Typing Laboratory, Victorian Transplantation & Immunogenetics Service
Accredited Test	Yes

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