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HelpTest Code HB152 HLA-B*1502 genotype, Carbamazepine hypersensitivity
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3mL
Days and Times Performed
Tuesday, Friday, TAT 1-4 working days
Methodology
Allele-specific Polymerase Chain Reaction
Service Code
1035083
Update
Last updated 31/03/2016
Specimen Stability
7 days, ambient or refrigerated
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 necrolysis (TEN) or Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS).
Reference
An interpretative report will be provided.