DPYD Genotype, RefLab
Alternate Names
512275 LC, Dihydropyrimidine Dehydrogenase
SoftLab Order Code
DPYD
Epic Order Name
DPYD Genotype, RefLab LC 512275
Epic Order ID
LAB4132
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Sample Type
Whole blood (preferred) or Labcorp buccal swab kit
Collection Container
Lavender (EDTA)
Alternative Collection Container
ACD (Yellow Top)
LabCorp Buccal Swab Kit
Collecting Volume
2 mL whole blood or one buccal swab kit (4 swabs)
Minimum Collecting Volume
1 mL whole blood or two buccal swabs
Storage or Stability
Maintain whole blood specimen at room temperature or refrigerated for 28 days or frozen for 2 years. Maintain buccal swabs at room temperature for 2 months.
Causes for Rejection
Hemolysis; quantity not sufficient for analysis; improper container; single buccal swab; wet buccal swab; buccal swabs without outer collection envelope; severely damaged buccal swab envelope; buccal swab envelope received open; frozen glass tube