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Coumadin, Warfarin Polymorphism

Order Name COUM POLYM
Test Number: 5524120
Revision Date 08/24/2009
Test Name Methodology LOINC Code
CYP2C9*2 Coumadin Polymorphism
Signal Amplification, Invader chemistry detection  
CYP2C9*3 Coumadin Polymorphism
Signal Amplification, Invader chemistry detection  
VKORC1 Coumadin Polymorphism
Signal Amplification, Invader chemistry detection  
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Specimen Specimen Volume (min) Specimen Type Specimen Container Transport Environment
Preferred 5 mL (3) EDTA Whole Blood EDTA (Lavender Top) Room Temperature
Instructions Keep specimen as whole blood at room temperature. Do not centrifuge, do not refrigerate. Specimen cannot be shared with other testing for risk of DNA contamination.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Testing Schedule Volume Dependant 
Expected TAT 1-3 Days 
Clinical Use Identification of patient CYP2C9*2, CYP2C9*3, VKORC1 polymorphisms can help predict expected drug metabolism enzyme activity allowing clinicians to individualize drug treatment for each patient. Individualized therapy may assist patients by reducing adverse drug reactions and optimizing drug dose requirements. 
CPT Code(s) 83891; 83900; 83901; 83892X6; 83896X9; 83903X3; 83908X3; 83912
Service Provided By Labcorp Oklahoma, Inc.
Lab Section Hematology