Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for DPYD genotyping
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
13th August 2026	Request Group	MS DPYD (Test build pending - use MISC MS)	DPYD

Alternative Names:

DPYD Screen
Dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency genotyping

Laboratory:

Human Molecular

Test Code:

DPYD

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

EDTA 6 mL

Adults Volume or Mass:

4 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

External Laboratory:

Genomic Diagnostics

MBS Rebatable:

Yes

MBS Item No.:

73322

Billing Information:

Must be requested by a specialist or consultant physician.
The service must be conducted before, during, or after systemic administration of a fluoropyrimidine.
It is restricted to a limit of once per lifetime

Additional Notes: