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DPD mutation analysis for 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) toxicity
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| Test | DPD mutation analysis for 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) toxicity |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | DPD-5FU |
| Profile | NA |
| Tube type | EDTA |
| Clinical Indication | Polymorphic variants in the DPYD gene are associated with severe, sometimes fatal, toxicity to fluoropyrimidine therapy. |
| Specimen Type | Blood |
| Sample type | Whole blood |
| Minimum Volume | 3mL |
| Special Precautions | No special requirements |
| Stability | 5 days at 2 - 8°C |
| Turnaround Time | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Laboratory | Purine Research Laboratory, St Thomas' Hospital, London, SE1 7EH. 020 7188 1266 |
| Reference Interval | Interpretation provided on report |
| Limitations | |
| Notes | Please complete ViaPath request form and send with request http://www.viapath.co.uk/sites/default/files/upload/DPD-5FU%20REQUEST%20FORM.XLSX |
