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WARFARIN SENSITIVITY DETECTION

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EX2071      WARFARIN SENSITIVITY DETECTION
Specimen: 4 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender top (EDTA) tube. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE.
Stability:
Room Refrigerated Frozen
NA 1 week NA
Method: PCR Sequencing
Comment:
Report: Contact us to know the TAT.
Usage: Warfarin is a Coumarin-based anticoagulant drug used to prevent thrombosis due to inherited and acquired hemostatic disorders. It is also used in other conditions like atrial fibrillation and hip replacement surgery. Warfarin therapy has one of the highest rates of severe reactions. Its metabolism is highly variable and dependent upon genetic factors. Variants within 3 genes and 1 intragenic locus are known to affect the metabolism of Warfarin. The CYP2C9 gene encodes the enzyme which primarily metabolizes the more active isomer of Warfarin to inactive products. Some CYP2C9 variants result in decreased enzymatic activity and may lead to an increase in serum levels and over-medication. The decreased expression of the VKORC1 gene results in a reduced availability of vitamin K. This may also increase serum Warfarin and lead to overmedication, driving the INR above the therapeutic target.
Doctor Specialty: Physician, Hematologist
Disease: Pharmacogenomics
Components:
Courier Charges: 0.00
Home Collection: Available (*T&C Apply)
Department: MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS
Pre Test Information: No special preparation required