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HLA B*57:01Typing for Abacavir Hypersensitivity
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General
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Clinical Use:
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Abacavir hypersensitivity is associated with HLA B*5701 and occurs in 2-8% of abacavir exposed patients.
Presence of B*5701 is associated with >50% risk of abacavir hypersensitivity.
Absence of B*5701 is associated with low (<1%) risk of abacavir hypersensitivity. |
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Availability:
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As required. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Abacavir Sensitivity, |
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Code:
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IB57A |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample ambient. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Refer to report or laboratory
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Acid Citrate Dextrose (ACD), |
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Sample Type:
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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9mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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EDTA (LAV9) |
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Processing Instructions:
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Store sample at room temperature. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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9mL |
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Stability:
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2 days ambient |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample ambient. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Immunogenetics Molecular |
Immunology |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8006 |
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Last Updated : 30-08-2022 06:45 |