Order Code CARBR Carbamazepine Hypersensitivity Pharmacogenomics, Varies
Specimen Required
Multiple genotype tests can be performed on a single specimen after a single extraction. See Multiple Genotype Test List for a list of tests that can be ordered together.
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Invert several times to mix blood.
2. Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
Specimen Stability Information: Ambient (preferred) 9 days/Refrigerated 30 days
Specimen Type: Saliva
Supplies: Saliva Swab Collection Kit (T786)
Patient Preparation: Patient should not eat, drink, smoke, or chew gum 30 minutes prior to collection.
Specimen Volume: 1 Swab
Collection Instructions: Collect and send specimen per kit instructions.
Specimen Stability Information: Ambient 30 days
Specimen Type: Extracted DNA
Container/Tube: 2-mL screw top tube
Specimen Volume: 100 mcL (microliters)
Collection Instructions:
1. The preferred volume is 100 mcL at a concentration of 50 ng/mcL.
2. Provide concentration of DNA and volume on tube.
Specimen Stability Information: Frozen (preferred) 1 year/Ambient/Refrigerated
Forms
1. New York Clients-Informed consent is required. Document on the request form or electronic order that a copy is on file. The following documents are available:
-Informed Consent for Genetic Testing (T576)
-Informed Consent for Genetic Testing-Spanish (T826)
2. If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:
-Therapeutics Test Request (T831)
Useful For
Identifying individuals with increased risk of risk of carbamazepine- or oxcarbazepine-associated cutaneous adverse reactions
Genetics Test Information
Detection of the HLA-B*15:02 allele (HLA00165) in the HLA-B gene (NM_005514).
Detection of the HLA-A*31:01 allele (HLA00097) in the HLA-A gene (NM_001242758).
Special Instructions
Method Name
Qualitative Allele-Specific Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Reporting Name
Carbamazepine PGx Panel, VSpecimen Type
VariesSpecimen Minimum Volume
Blood: 0.35 mL
Saliva, extracted DNA: see Specimen Required
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
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Varies | Varies |
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
Method Description
Genomic DNA is extracted from whole blood. Amplification for the HLA-B*15:02 and HLA-A*31:01 alleles and an internal control gene is performed by real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in the presence of SYBR Green, which fluoresces when bound to double-stranded DNA. A genotype is assigned based on the allele-specific SYBR Green fluorescent signals that are detected.(Unpublished Mayo method)
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday through Friday
Performing Laboratory

CPT Code Information
81381 x 2