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Condition
Test Name
HLA-B* 1502 for carbamazepine toxicity
Inclusive Genes
HLA-B* locus is evaluated to identify the HLA-B 1502 variation which is linked to Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN) complications in patients receiving Carbamazepine
Specimen Type
Peripheral blood; purified genomic DNA; buccal swabs (4) for patients on chemotherapy or anemic patients with a WBC count <1000/uL