| Test Name: | Fluorouracil Toxicity |
| Related Disease(s) | Gene Name(s) | |
| 5-fluorouracil toxicity (OMIM #274270);
Dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency (OMIM #274270); |
DPYD (OMIM #612779); |
| Synonym | |
| DPD DEFICIENCY;
DPYD DEFICIENCY; DIHYDROPYRIMIDINE DEHYDROGENASE DEFICIENCY; 5-Fluorouracil Activity; DPD*2A; |
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| Methodology | Performed | Reported | ||
| PCR-RFLP; DNA Sequencing; RT-PCR | Everyday | 1 week |
| Specimen Required | |||
| Specimen Collection | Peripheral blood | ||
| Container/Tube | Tube with EDTA | ||
| Specimen Volume/Amount | > 5 ml | ||
| Storage / Transport Condition | Refrigerated | ||
| Unacceptable Specimens/Conditions | Serum; Frozen specimens; Hemolyzed specimens; Icterus; Lipemia | ||
| Lab Code for ordering | ||||
| 2307 | Fluorouracil Toxicity | |||
| Test Info | ||
| Tags | ||
| Pharmacogenetics; | ||