Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD)
Alias or Abbreviation:DPYD
Accreditation:UKAS Accredited ISO15189:2022 On scope
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry
Requestable Seperately?No
Minimum Sample Volume:2.5 mL
Test Code:DPYD
Sample Type:
EDTA Tube (Purple top)Collection Conditions / Other Information:This test requires its own EDTA sample. Transport unseparated.
Enzyme involved in the breakdown of uracil to thymine.
Patients given 5FU or capecitabine may experience toxicity if enzyme is deficient.
Reference Laboratory Details:Regional Cytogentetics Lab.,B’ham Maternity Hospital,Edgbaston,B'HAM,B12 2TG. (Tel. 0121 335 8036 Ext 5439)
Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes
Contact Number:01902 307 999 Ext 88266
