Clopidogrel CYP2C19 Genotype Test
Short Name: CYP2C19 Genotype Test
Also known as: CYP2C19 Genotyping, Clopidogrel Metabolism Test
Clopidogrel CYP2C19 Genotype Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹50,000. Uses Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Single Nucleotide Primer Extension on Whole blood samples. Results in Results are typically available within 2-3 weeks after sample collection.. Free home collection in 300+ cities across India.
🩺 Medically Reviewed By
Dr SULOCHANA HEMCHANDRA HOLLA
Consultant Medical Geneticist · Reg: 8532
Last reviewed: September 7, 2026
Overview
To determine the CYP2C19 genotype for personalized clopidogrel therapy dosage adjustment and avoidance of adverse reactions.
- Test Code
- 331
- Price
- ₹50,000
- Sample Type
- Whole blood
- Result Time
- Results are typically available within 2-3 weeks after sample collection.
- Fasting Required
- No
- Method
- Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Single Nucleotide Primer Extension
Sample Collection
No special preparation required
Method: Venipuncture
Laboratory Analysis
A blood sample will be drawn from a vein in your arm
Report Delivery
Apply pressure to the puncture site to prevent bruising
Timeline: Results are typically available within 2-3 weeks after sample collection.
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
To determine the CYP2C19 genotype for personalized clopidogrel therapy dosage adjustment and avoidance of adverse reactions.
How to Prepare
- Ensure the Test Send Out Consent Form (Form 35) is duly filled
- Ship the sample refrigerated or frozen as per instructions
- Label the sample correctly with patient details
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr SULOCHANA HEMCHANDRA HOLLA — MBBS, MD (Medical Genetics) · Reg. No. 8532
"This test is crucial for personalizing antiplatelet therapy in cardiac patients, ensuring efficacy and safety by identifying genetic variations that affect clopidogrel metabolism."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Insufficient sample volume (less than 2 mL)
- Improperly labeled or contaminated samples
- Sample not collected in the specified tube
Understanding Your Results
Normal Metabolizer
Action: Standard clopidogrel dose is typically effective
Intermediate Metabolizer
Action: Consider dose adjustment or alternative antiplatelet therapy
Poor Metabolizer
Action: Avoid clopidogrel; use alternative agents like prasugrel or ticagrelor
Consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms like excessive bleeding, bruising, blood in urine or stool, or unusual tiredness while on clopidogrel.
Limitations
- ⚠Test covers specific CYP2C19 variants only
- ⚠Does not account for environmental or drug interaction factors
- ⚠Not a substitute for clinical assessment
Risks & Considerations
- ●Minimal risks from blood draw, such as pain or bruising
- ●Rare risk of infection or fainting
Interfering Factors
- ●Recent blood transfusion
- ●Sample contamination
- ●DNA degradation
Compare With Similar Tests
| Test | Clopidogrel CYP2C19 Genotype Test | Prasugrel Metabolism Test | Ticagrelor Metabolism Test |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comparison | Clopidogrel CYP2C19 Genotype Test |
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