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Flow cytometry test to screen for HLA-B*58:01-associated allopurinol hypersensitivity.
Clinical rheumatology - 1 Jun 2014
Scarsi Mirko, Bosio Carla, Coccoli Silvia, Barucco Amilcare, Tavelli Giovanna, Airò Paolo
Abstract excerpt
A strong association between the human leucocyte antigen (HLA)-B*58:01 allele and allopurinol-associated severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCAR) has been reported. A screening for HLA-B*58:01 before allopurinol has been suggested in guidelines for management of gout. HLA-B*58:01 screening is ge...
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