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