HLA-B* 5701 Typing

Test Code
LAB10004


CPT Codes
81381

Includes
Additional testing by Sequence Based Typing (SBT) may be performed when necessary.


Preferred Specimen
6 mL Lavender EDTA


Minimum Volume
3 mL


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable


Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) • Sequence Specific Oligonucleotide Probes (SSO)



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.