| (H & I) |
| Investigation | : | HLA-B*57:01 typing for determination of Abacavir hypersensitivity | |
| Investigations | HLA-B*57:01 typing for determination of Abacavir hypersensitivity | Inform lab before sending | Not required | Specimen type | 4ml EDTA | Ideal time to take specimen | Not applicable | Labelling requirements | click here | How to take the specimen | Whole blood into EDTA | Transport to the laboratory | see H&I General Information Page | Test Times | Test is a single assay, no repeat testing requirements are required | Turnround | 7 working days | Additional information | HLA-typing is also useful for aiding in differentiating between true hypersensitivity to abacavir versus other underlying causes (eg, concomitant infection, reaction to other drugs, or inflammatory disease) |
| Additional Examination Requests | A primary sample must be received for this test |