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; |
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; |