Specimen Collection : HLA Tissue Typing – HLA-A 31:01 HLA-B 15:02 (Carbamazepine (Tegretol), Lamotrigine, Phenytoin hypersensitivity)

Specimen Collection

HLA Tissue Typing – HLA-A 31:01 HLA-B 15:02 (Carbamazepine (Tegretol), Lamotrigine, Phenytoin hypersensitivity)

Test Name

HLA Tissue Typing – HLA-A*31:01 HLA-B*15:02 (Carbamazepine (Tegretol), Lamotrigine, Phenytoin hypersensitivity)

Test Code

SAHLA15

Specimen Type

Whole Blood - ACD

Minimum Volume

Paediatric: 6mL

Preferred Volume

Paediatric: 6mL

Adult: 2x 6mL

Comments

LAB NOTES: Do not spin. Store specimen at room temperature

Mon-Thurs: Send to VTIS within 24 hrs of collection

Fri - Sun: Store specimen at room temperature and send to VTIS on Monday

Assay Performed

Australian Red Cross Blood Service Victoria

Victorian Transplantation and Immunogenetics Service (VTIS)

100-154 Batman Street

West Melbourne 3003

VIC

9694 0354

Assay Frequency

Mon - Fri

The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne