DPD for 5-fluorouracil toxicity

Pathology category

Biochemistry - referred tests

Code

PURS

Referral code

Request form

Test information

Mutation analysis: DPD for 5-fluorouracil toxicity

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Store in fridge (don’t freeze) and send to lab 1st class post

Reference range

See report

Tube type

Tube type info

Whole blood EDTA

Special requirements

Laboratory information: Store sample in fridge (don’t freeze) and send to referral lab 1st class post

Minimum volume

3 ml

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

2 weeks

TAT GP/Outpatient

2 weeks

Referral lab

Purine research laboratory at St Thomas'