Test Name

HLA Tissue Typing – HLA-B*58:01 (Allopurinol hypersensitivity)

Test Code

SAB58

Specimen Type

Whole Blood - ACD

Minimum Volume

Paediatric: 6mL

Minimum Volume

Paediatric: 6mL
Adult: 2x6mL

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