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HLA-B58 Mutation Analysis Build info

Synonyms

  • HLA-B58 MUTATION ANALYSIS
  • LAB4152

Short Name

HLA-B58 MUTATION ANALYSIS

Procedure Master Number

LAB4152

Procedure ID

189701

Clinical Info

Human leukocyte antigen-B*58:01 (HLA-B*58:01)
is strongly associated with allopurinol-induced severe cutaneous adverse
reactions (SCARs). 

Specimen Sources

 Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous

Specimen Types

 Blood

Container

Lavender Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Lavender Top tube
Specimen:  1-3 mL of peripheral blood 
Specimens should be accompanied by a test request form and a signed consent form stating that the patient agrees to be tested 

Transport Instructions

Room temperature or 4°C

Specimen Stability

1 Week Refrigerated

Methodology

Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

Days Performed

Monday through FridayTAT: 8 Calendar days

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health

CPT

81381

PDM

 248566

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Results