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DPYD gene (Blood)
Alternate Names
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Dihydropyrimidine Dehydrogenase, DPYD Genotyping, 5-Fluorouracil, Capecitabine, Tegafur, DPD Deficiency Test |
Test Code
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DPYD |
Testing Laboratory
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Referred Laboratory |
Specimen Type
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Blood |
Container Type
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4 mL EDTA (Purple Top) - DEDICATED ![]() |
Medicare Rebate
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No - please complete Patient Financial Consent Form.pdf |
Out of Pocket Costs
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Please note: This service is not Medicare rebatable and patients may be charged. Out of Pocket cost - $160.00 |
Ordering Information
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- |
Collection Instructions
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Please collect 1 x DEDICATED 4mL EDTA tube. |
Transport Instructions
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Transport ambient at room temperature |
Storage Instructions
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Store ambient at room temperature |
Testing Frequency
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As Required |
Min Test Volume
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1mL |
Add On Test Suitability
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Add ons for this test cannot be performed. |
Container ID
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EWP, EW, CR |
CSR Instructions
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Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception
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Laboratory Instructions
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None |
External Laboratory
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Melbourne Pathology |
Accredited Test
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Yes |
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