REF MISC
UGT1A1 Irinotecan Toxicity
Synonyms:
UDP 1A1
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Lavender top (EDTA) or yellow top (ACD) tube
Specimen Type:
Whole Blood
Preferred Volume:
5 mL
Minimum Volume:
3 mL
Store and Transport:
Room Temperature or Refrigerated
Stability:
Room temperature - 7 days
Refrigerated - 1 month
Frozen - 2 years.
Unacceptable Condition:
Hemolysis; quantity not sufficient for analysis; improper container.
Limitations:
The current test will only test the TATA box polymorphism of the UGT1A1 gene. The other polymorphisms of this gene will not be detected.
CPT Codes:
81350
Method:
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR); capillary electrophoresis