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Published on June 25, 2024

DPYD Genotype

Tube Type = Gold Top

Tube Type

Test ID LAB115820
EPIC ORDER DIHYDROPYRIMIDINE DEHYDROGENASE (DPYD) GENOTYPE, VARIES 
CPT Code(s) 81232
Group/Individual Test Individual 
Laboratory Core Referral Testing
Tube Station 30
Specimen Routine: 3.0 mL blood/lavender EDTA tube; See Comments
Availability Routine: Reference Laboratory - Mayo Clinic Laboratories
STAT: NA
Turnaround Time 3-10 Days
Reference Range Normal: See separate report 
Comments
  • DO NOT ALIQUOT
  • This test should be used to screen patients for the most common DPYD variants that lead to increased toxicity risk from fluoropyrimidines. If the patient has already experienced toxicity, DPYD full gene sequencing may be preferred. 

Reviewed by J. Carr on December 04, 2025

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