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TraitHigh for current CPIC guidance

Skin-reaction risk and dose planning for phenytoin and fosphenytoin

Skin-reaction risk and dose planning for phenytoin and fosphenytoin is a genetic trait Biome reports in its medication response panel: Two gene results can flag a higher risk of a rare, serious skin reaction and help a clinician plan the dose used after treatment starts. Blood-level tests and follow-up are still required.

Category
Medication response
Markers
HLA-B*15:02 and CYP2C9 diplotype/activity score
Strength of evidence
High for current CPIC guidance
DNA-test coverage
Stronger with whole genome

Genes

How Biome reads this

Biome's whole-genome test reads this from one saliva sample, alongside all 3.2 billion letters of your DNA.

Biome DNA test

This page is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Genetic results describe tendencies and predispositions, not diagnoses. Always consult a licensed clinician before making decisions about your health, medications, or supplements.