DNA Genetic Tests: HLA-B*5801 Detection
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Many studies have demonstrated the strong association of Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA*B5801) and allopurinol induced Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). Individuals that use DNA tests to determine their HLA genotypes prior to taking these drugs can reduce their risks of developing SJS/TEN significantly.
Table 1: HLA-B*5801 Typing |
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Genomic DNA |
Sample # |
DNA Sequencing |
Pharmigene RT-PCR |
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Ethnicity of Healthy Volunteers |
Positive (+) |
Negative (-) |
Positive (+) |
Negative (-) |
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Taiwan |
100 |
17 |
83 |
17 |
83 |
Thailand |
51 |
10 |
41 |
10 |
41 |
Indonesia |
51 |
2 |
49 |
2 |
49 |
Philippine |
49 |
4 |
45 |
4 |
45 |
India |
46 |
5 |
41 |
5 |
41 |
Vietnam |
49 |
8 |
41 |
8 |
41 |
Taiwan Han Chinese |
170 |
37 |
133 |
37 |
133 |
Caucasian |
100 |
2 |
98 |
2 |
98 |
Total |
616 |
85 |
531 |
85 |
531 |
HLA-B*5801 Test
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HLA-B*5801 FastGel Test
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