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Published on June 13, 2024

DPYD Full Gene Sequencing 

Tube Type = Gold Top

Tube Type

Test ID LAB115818
EPIC ORDER DPYD Full Gene Sequencing
CPT Code(s) 81232
Group/Individual Test Individual 
Laboratory Core Referral Testing
Tube Station 30
Specimen Routine: 3 mL blood/lavender EDTA tube; See Comments
Micro: 1 mL blood
Availability Routine: Reference Laboratory - Mayo Clinic Laboratories 
STAT: N/A
Turnaround Time 5-10 Days
Reference Range Normal: See separate report 
Comments
  • DO NOT ALIQUOT
  • This test requires a dedicated collection tube. This specimen can NOT be shared with any other test. 
  • This test is preferred in patients who have already experienced toxicity from fluoropyrimidines. It can identify rare variants in DPYD not captured by genotyping tests. Variants of unknown significance may be identified on this test.

Reviewed by J. Carr on December 04, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514