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HLA Tissue Typing – HLA-B 57:01 (Abacavir hypersensitivity)


Test Name
HLA Tissue Typing – HLA-B*57:01 (Abacavir hypersensitivity)
Test Code
SAHLA57
Specimen Type

Whole Blood - ACD

Minimum Volume
Paediatric: 6mL
Preferred Volume
Paediatric: 6mL
Adult: 2x 6mL
Comments

LAB NOTES: 

Do not spin. Store specimen at room temperature

Mon-Thurs: Send to VTIS within 24 hrs of collection

Fri - Sun: Store specimen at room temperature and send to VTIS on Monday

Assay Performed

Australian Red Cross Blood Service Victoria
Victorian Transplantation and Immunogenetics Service (VTIS)
100-154 Batman Street
West Melbourne 3003 VIC
9694 0354

Assay Frequency

Mon - Fri

ACD_6mL