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HLA-B*5801 genotype, allopurinol

Test Code
HLA-B*5801(O)


Preferred Specimen
1 lavender top EDTA tube, whole blood, room temp.


Methodology
PCR

Reference Range
Provided with patient report in CPRS.


Clinical Significance
Useful for:
Predicting increased risk of hypersensitivity reactions to allopurinol.
Excluding patients at an elevated risk for allopurinaol hypersensitivity syndrome from receiving allopurinol.


Performing Laboratory
Test performed at Mayo Medical Lab and sent via Quest.


Last Updated: October 28, 2015


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