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Plavix Response Genotyping (Clopidogrel) (CYP2C19)

Tube Type

Test ID LAB5657
EPIC Order
CYP2C19 GENOTYPING
CPT Codes 81225, G0452
Group/Individual Test Individual
Laboratory Molecular Genetics Laboratory
Tube Station 30
Specimen Routine: Preferred: 3 mL blood Lavender EDTA/3 mL blood Yellow ACD-A also acceptable; See Comments
Availability Routine: Performed Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Turnaround Time If blood is received by 9:00 am then results are available 5:00 pm the same day. If blood is collected after 9:00 am Friday afternoon and on weekends, results will be available 5:00 pm Monday.
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Reviewed by J. Carr on November 21, 2025

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