Test ID: HLA57
HLA-B 5701 Genotype, Abacavir Hypersensitivity
Secondary ID 
A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011
89346
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Predicting likelihood of hypersensitivity reactions to abacavir in HIV-infected patients, based on the presence of the human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-B*5701 allele
Aiding in differentiating between true hypersensitivity to abacavir versus other underlying causes (eg, concomitant infection, reaction to other drugs, or inflammatory disease)
Additional Tests Lists test(s) that are always performed, at an additional charge, with the initial test(s)
| Test ID | Test Number | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPLXT | 81769 | Rapid DNA Extraction | No | Yes |
Testing Algorithm Delineates situation(s) when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
When this test is ordered, DNA extraction will always be performed at an additional charge.
See Abacavir Hypersensitivity Testing and Initial Patient Management Algorithm in Special Instructions.
Special Instructions and Forms Describes specimen collection and preparation information, test algorithms, and other information pertinent to test. Also includes pertinent information and consent forms to be used when requesting a particular test
Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
Allele-Specific Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Amplification
(PCR is utilized pursuant to a license agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.)
Reporting Name A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
HLA-B 5701 Genotype, Abacavir
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Abacavir Hypersensitivity
HLA B
HLA B57
HLA B5701
HLA-B57
HLA-B57.1
HLAB
HLAB5701
HLA B
HLA B57
HLA B5701
HLA-B57
HLA-B57.1
HLAB
HLAB5701
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