Pharmacogenomic Testing
Pharmacogenomics, also called pharmacogenetics, is the study of how your genes affect your body’s response to medicines.
Dihydropyrimidine Dehydrogenase Gene (DPYD) Test
A DPYD test is a type of pharmacogenomic test that checks for certain forms of a protein called dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase using your genes. Some people have forms of the DPYD gene that puts them at higher risk for side effects from fluoropyrimidine chemotherapy compared to others.
Uridine Diphosphate Glucuronosyltransferase 1A1 (UGT1A1) Test
A UGT1A1 test is a type of pharmacogenomic test. It checks for forms of a protein called uridine diphosphate glucuronosyltransferase 1A1 (UGT1A1). Some people have forms of the UGT1A1 gene that make them at higher risk for side effects from certain medications that are broken down by this protein.