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Test Code 2B6Q Cytochrome P450 2B6 Genotype, Varies


Ordering Guidance


Testing is available as the single gene assay (this test) and as a part of a psychotropic pharmacogenomics panel.

 

If genotype testing for psychotropic medications is requested, order PSYQP / Psychotropic Pharmacogenomics Gene Panel, Varies.



Specimen Required


Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: 3 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Invert several times to mix blood.

2. Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.

Specimen Stability Information: Ambient (preferred) 9 days/Refrigerated 30 days

 

Specimen Type: Saliva

Patient Preparation: Patient should not eat, drink, smoke, or chew gum 30 minutes prior to collection.

Supplies: Saliva Swab Collection Kit (T786)

Specimen Volume: 1 Swab

Collection Instructions: Collect and send specimen per kit instructions.

Specimen Stability Information: Ambient 30 days

 

Specimen Type: Extracted DNA

Container/Tube: 2 mL screw top tube

Specimen Volume: 100 mcL (microliters)

Collection Instructions:

1. The preferred volume is 100 mcL at a concentration of 50 ng/mcL.

2. Provide concentration of DNA and volume on tube.

Specimen Stability Information: Frozen (preferred) 1 year/Ambient/Refrigerated


Forms

1. New York Clients-Informed consent is required. Document on the request form or electronic order that a copy is on file. The following documents are available:

-Informed Consent for Genetic Testing (T576)

-Informed Consent for Genetic Testing-Spanish (T826)

2. If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen.

Useful For

Aiding in determining therapeutic strategies for drugs that are metabolized by cytochrome P450 (CYP) 2B6

 

Providing information relevant to bupropion, efavirenz, ketamine, methadone, and nevirapine, as well as other medications metabolized by CYP2B6

 

Determining the genotype if genotype-phenotype discord is encountered clinically after testing with a less comprehensive genotyping method has occurred

 

Identifying genotype when required for drug trials and research protocols

Method Name

Real Time-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) with Allelic Discrimination Analysis

Reporting Name

CYP2B6 Genotype, V

Specimen Type

Varies

Specimen Minimum Volume

Blood: 1 mL
Saliva, extracted DNA: see Specimen Required

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Varies Varies

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

3 to 8 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

81479

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
2B6Q CYP2B6 Genotype, V 72511-9

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
610082 CYP2B6 Genotype 72882-4
610083 CYP2B6 Phenotype 79720-9
610566 CYP2B6 Activity Score 104666-3
610084 Interpretation 69047-9
610085 Additional Information 48767-8
610086 Method 85069-3
610087 Disclaimer 62364-5
610088 Reviewed by 18771-6