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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
Selected Test Details
- Test Name: Hla B 1502
- Sample Type:
- Patient: Male, Female, Child
About Test
- 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
Selected Lab Details
- Lab Name: Bangalore
