Dihydropyrimidine Dehydrogenase (DPYD), 3 Variants

Specimen:

Test Code

YDPYD

Specimen Name

Dihydropyrimidine Dehydrogenase (DPYD), 3 Variants

Collect

1-EDTA
Also acceptable KK2EDTA. Yellow Top (ACD solution A or B)

Submit

3 mLs (Min: 1 mL) Whole Blood Refrigerated

Special Handling

Transport whole blood in original tube.

Rejection Criteria

Plasma or serum. Heparinized specimens. Frozen specimens in glass collection tubes.

Stability

Ambient 72 hours; Refrigerated 1 week; Frozen 1 month

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/Fluorescence Monitoring

Performed

Varies

Reported

5-12 days

CPT Codes

  • 81232

Components

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Additional Information

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