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Test Code HB152 HLA-B*1502 genotype, Carbamazepine hypersensitivity

Laboratory Code

LAB5080

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3.0 mL

Specimen Stability

7 days, ambient or refrigerated

Methodology

Allele-specific Polymerase Chain Reaction

Days and Times Performed

TAT 5 days

Reference Interval

An interpretative report will be provided.

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital
Molecular Diagnosis Centre, 67724384

Useful For

For identification of the HLA-B*1502 allele which is associated with Carbamazepine-induced toxic epidermal necrol ysis (TEN) or Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS).

Service Code

1035083

Update

Last updated 20/03/2025