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DPD 5-Fluorouracil Toxicity (LABCORP)
Test Code1231100248
Alias/See Also
LAB7211: DPD Gene Mutation | LABCORP EAP: 512275
CPT Codes
81232x1
Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 7
Transport Container
Specimen: Whole blood OR LabCorp buccal swab kit (buccal swab collection kit contains instructions for use of a buccal swab)
Volume: 2 mL whole blood OR one buccal swab kit (4 swabs)
Minimum Volume: 1 mL whole blood OR two buccal swabs
Container: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, yellow-top (ACD) tube OR LabCorp buccal swab kit
Volume: 2 mL whole blood OR one buccal swab kit (4 swabs)
Minimum Volume: 1 mL whole blood OR two buccal swabs
Container: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, yellow-top (ACD) tube OR LabCorp buccal swab kit
Storage Instructions: Maintain whole blood specimen at room temperature or refrigerated for 28 days, frozen for 2 years. Maintain buccal swabs at room temperature for 2 months.
Stability
Room Temp: 28 days (Whole Blood), 2 months (Swabs)
Refrigerated: 28 days (Whole Blood), Swabs unstable.
Frozen: 2 years (whole blood). Swabs unstable.
Cause for Rejection:
Frozen specimen; hemolysis; quantity not sufficient for analysis; improper container; one buccal swab; wet buccal swab
Report Available
LABCORP LAB STAT: 10 Days
Last Updated: June 29, 2023
