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Bangalore
K.No.1175/940/92/1/2, Ground Floor, Konappana Agrahara, Electronic City, Bengaluru 560100

Chennai
H Block, Room No.C1, South East Corner, South Facing, Virgo Comfort Homes, Tranquil Avenue Off MMRD Road, Kovilambakkam - 600129 5

Hosur
No.35, Shanthi Nagar, Opp. To CSI Church, Kauvery Hospital Hosur, Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu, 635109
HLA-B*1502 Information
You Must Know
Test Name: Hla B 1502
Sample Type:
Patient:
Male,Female,Child
- The HLA-B*1502 Test is a genetic test used to detect the presence of the HLA-B1502 allele, a specific variant of the HLA-B gene
- This HLA-B*1502 Test is crucial for identifying individuals who are at increased risk of severe adverse reactions to certain medications, such as carbamazepine and phenytoin, which are commonly used to treat epilepsy and other neurological conditions
- The presence of the HLA-B*1502 allele is strongly associated with a higher risk of developing Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), both of which are life-threatening skin conditions