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Department

Microbiology

Preferred Sample Type

HLA-B57 (B*57:01) testing

Suitable Specimen Types

  • EDTA Whole Blood
3 ml

Turnaround Time

Turnaround time is 14
days from Bristol, but
we allow 20 days to include
postage of samples and receipt
of results

Sample Stability

Store at Room Temperature

HLA-B57 (B*57:01) testing

General Information

This is a referral test, samples are sent to The Department of Immunology and Immunogenetics at North Bristol NHS Trust.

A DNA test by PCR-SSO. To test for drug sensitivity to Abacavir in the treatment of HIV.

Specifications

  • EQA Scheme?: Yes
  • EQA Status: UK NEQAS Scheme 7 - HLA-B57:01 Typing