TABLE 2

Description of subjects presenting with genotype-phenotype discordance

CYP2D6 phenotype was determined from the urinary ratio of dextromethorphan to dextrorphan (DM/DX ratio) with PM status defined as a DM/DX ratio >0.3. One subject (case 4) presented as PM 2 weeks after birth, but acquired IM status (0.03 < DM/DX < 0.3 as defined by Gaedigk et al., 2003b) within 2 months of life. Each DM/DX ratio represents a phenotype assessment. Originally discordant and subsequently revised genotypes are presented.


Sample Identification

Ethnicity

Age Group

DM/DX Ratio (Age)a

Original Genotype (Discordant)

Revised Genotype (Concordant)
Case 1 AA Adult 0.849 *4/*10 *4/*36
Case 2 AA Infant 3.905 (11 d) *4/*10 *4x2/*36
1.595 (34 d)
Case 3 AA Infant 1.613 (15 d) *4/*10 *4x2/*36
3.824 (31 d)
0.932 (65 d)
0.328 (123 d)
2.026 (185 d)
Case 4 AA Infant 0.381 (14 d) *2/*10 b *2/*36 b
0.241 (27 d)



0.019 (64 d)


  • AA, African American.

  • a Postnatal age in days when phenotyping was conducted.

  • b Both genotypes are discordant with the DM/DX ratio at 14 days because of the presence of CYP2D6*41 but are concordant with the subsequent phenotype assessments.