Immunogenetics Laboratory

HLA-B*15:02 for Carbamazepine Hypersensitivity

  • Synonyms: HLA-B*15:02, B1502, B*1502, Carbamazepine
  • LIS Mnemonic: HLAB1502

    Collect

    Lavendar (EDTA)

    Volume Required

    4ml

    Minimum Required

    1ml

    Transport

    Room temperature

    Stability

    72 hrs

Days Performed

Monday-Friday (7:30AM- 5:00PM)

Reported

5 days

CPT

81381

Methodology

PCR-SSOP

Interpretation

Patient reported as Positive or Negative for HLA-B*15:02. HLA-B*15:02 is associated with Carbamazepine Hypersensitivity

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