The assay is offered by the Purine Research Lab at GSTS Pathology, St Thomas' Hospital London, they offer a panel of pharmacogenetic markers for 5FU toxicity. Sample EDTA whole blood, cost £50 via first class post. Our turn around time is within 3 working days.
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Regards
Beverley Earl
Governance Manager -STH Reference Laboratories
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Subject: DIHYDROPYRIMIDINE DEHYDROGENASE DEFICIENCY (DPD)
Our Oncologists would like to test for this in patients on 5 Flurouracil treatment.
Is there anyone in the UK offering this assay, if so, what sample type, transport requirements, and what is the cost.
Thanks,
Gary Mascall
Consultant in Clinical Biochemistry
Worcerstershire Acute hospitals NHS Trust.
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