DPYD Genotyping

Alphabetical Test listing

Test name:

DPYD Genotyping

Test number:

15169

Excellian order number:

LAB15169

Abbreviation:

DPYDGENO

Alternate names:

Dihydropyrimidine Dehydrogenase
DPD 5-Fluorouracil toxicity

Specimen type:

EDTA whole blood

Collection container:

Volume:

2 mL

Minimum volume:

1 mL

Collection instructions:

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gentle inverting 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting

Transport container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Alternate specimen type:

ACD whole blood

Alternate collection container:

Yellow ACD (A or B)

Alternate transport container:

Yellow ACD (A or B)

Transport and stability:

Ambient (preferred): 28 days

Refrigeraged: 28 days

Frozen: 2 years

Reason for rejection:

Performing lab:

LabCorp (512275); R-LC

TAT:

7-10 days

Method:

DNA analysis is performed by allele-specific real-time polymerase chain reactions (RT-PCR)

CPT codes:

81232

Date created:

10/16/2023

Review date:

10/16/2023