Interleukin 28B (IL28B polymorphisme C/T rs 12979860) - genotyping - EDTA whole blood Referred Test

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Eurofins Biomnis code

IL28B

Synonyms
  • IL28B genotyping
Specialty

Genetics


Clinical significance

Polymorphism (rs12979860) upstream of the IL28B gene is associated with a sustained response to treatment (interferon and ribavirin) in patients carrying genotype 1 of the hepatitis C virus.

Preanalytics
  • A tube specifically for this analysis : No
Further information

According to regulation, each request must ALWAYS be accompanied by a consent form signed by the patient and the prescribing pathologist
Sample must be refrigerated if transport is > 48 hours
Enclose the specific B12-INTGB request form: Molecular Genetics

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Methodology

Melting Curve Allelic Discrimination

Turnaround time

9 days


Testing Laboratory

Refered Test


Caption

Referred TestThe pre-analytical conditions and prices are defined on the basis of the requirements of the performing laboratory.