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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
Transport Instructions:

Send as Ambient.

Laboratory Notes:

Sample to be sent to Melbourne Pathology.

External Laboratory:
Melbourne Pathology
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