Test Overview
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) with Allelic Discrimination Analysis
This is a pharmacogenomics test associated with 5-fluorouracil and capecitabine drug sensitivity. Biallelic variation in the DPYD gene is also associated with dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD) deficiency.(1) Individuals who have variations identified in the DPYD may benefit from genetic consultation
Interpretive report provided
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
4 - 12 days
Specimen Requirements
Collect blood in EDTA lavender top tube. Send to Specimen Processing ambient. Saliva collection kit is to be collected per kit instructions and sent to Specimen Processing ambient. DNA should be shipped frozen
DNA concentration request is 100 mcL at a concentration of 50 ng/mcL
Additional Information
Test performed by Mayo Clinic Laboratories