Referred to Purine Research Lab, St Thomas' Hospital, London SE1 7EH
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Alternative names, keywords |
5-fluorouracil toxicity, 5-FU toxicity, fluoropyrimidine toxicity., DPYD mutation analysis, dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency. |
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Samples required |
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Test indications |
Identification of patients at risk of toxic reaction to fluoropyrimidine (5-fluorouracil) therapy. |
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Test information |
See reports for information on variants that are tested for. |
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Reference range |
Qualitative report. |
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Turnaround time |
Referral lab quotes turnaround time of 3 days, however additional time must be allowed for packing, dispatch and delivery of sample, and return and processing of results. |
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Enquiries |
Biochemistry (Referrals) |
EDTA blood (purple cap/ yellow cap ring, 4 mL tube)