DPYD genotyping

Testing Laboratory

Canterbury Health Laboratories Christchurch Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

DPYD

Test Code (Numeric Code)

8912

Synonyms

N/A

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Send to Canterbury lab at room temperature. Testing may be prioritized on request and urgent requests will be reported in 5 days. Please contact Canterbury laboratory to advise if urgent testing is required.

Laboratory instruction:
This test requires nucleated cells. Please do not centrifuge or freeze blood samples.

Register with a dedicated lab number and send a copy of the form.

Send at ambient temperature.
If storing blood tube prior to delivery please refrigerate at 4 degrees (transport still at ambient temperature).

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