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DPYD Genotyping

Ordering information:

This test is medicare rebateable as per MBS no 73322. 

P7 - Genetics

Genetic testing in the DPYD gene to diagnose or predict fluoropyrimidine-induced toxicity in a patient, if:

(a) the service is requested by a specialist or consultant physician; and

(b) the service is rendered before, during or after systemic administration of chemotherapy or radio-sensitisation, with a fluoropyrimidine, to the patient; and

(c) genotyping is performed to detect DPYD variants linked to reduced or absent dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase activity

Applicable once per lifetime

Specimen must be collected in a dedicated EDTA tube.

 

 

Alternate names:
5-Fluorouracil, 5-FU, Capecitabine, Dihydropyrimidine Dehydrogenase, DPD Gene Test, Tegafur
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
PHARGN
Specimen types:
Blood
Container types:
EDTAEDTA
Collection Instructions:
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

Sample must be in a dedicated EDTA tube.

Minimum Adult Volume:
4 mL
Frequency:
As required
Laboratory Use Only

  

Accessing Results

EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.

Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.

To access Auscare, see instructions.

 

Forms & Collection Guides

Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form  

Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.

Microbiology Swab Collection Guide 
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.

Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions 

 

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