Sample Requirements:
EDTA or DNA stabilization swab; room temp
Purpose:
Pharmacogenetic panel to evaluate cardiovascular drug response and metabolism.
High Levels:
Variants in genes like CYP2C19 or SLCO1B1 may indicate altered drug metabolism (e.g., statins, clopidogrel).
Low Levels:
Normal metabolizer genotype.
Reference Range:
Genotype and phenotype reported for each gene