New NICE guidance: genetic testing now recommended before Clopidogrel
New NICE guidance: genetic testing now recommended before Clopidogrel
RAPID CLOPIDOGREL TEST · CYP2C19
A rapid test for one medicine only: Clopidogrel. It helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and blood clots, but for some people, because of their genes, it may not work as it should. Around one in three people in the UK may not respond as expected.
NICE 2024 guidance
Results within days
Swab taken by a healthcare professional
This test must be taken by a healthcare professional. When you choose “Order this test” we ask who is ordering and guide you to the right route.
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It includes Clopidogrel, plus 77 other medicines, in one report. £429, ordered online.
Research on UK patients prescribed Clopidogrel.
1 in 3
people in the UK may not respond to Clopidogrel as expected
32%
of UK patients may not metabolise it effectively
57%
in British South Asian populations
Days
to results with the rapid lab-based test
WHAT THE NHS COVERS
NICE recommends genetic testing before Clopidogrel is prescribed after a new stroke or mini-stroke (TIA).
If you already take Clopidogrel after a previous stroke, heart attack or stent, you may not qualify for NHS testing, even though you may still be at risk.
Mantara offers testing to people outside current NHS criteria, through a healthcare professional.
HOW ORDERING WORKS
Choose “Order this test” and tell us who is ordering. We handle the rest.
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
Verify your GMC, NMC or GPhC number once, then order single tests or stock kits for your clinic.
PATIENTS WITH A GP, NURSE OR PHARMACIST
We email your healthcare professional a link so they can order and take the swab for you.
PATIENTS WITHOUT A CLINICIAN
Tell us your postcode and we introduce you to a Mantara partner clinician near you.
WANT ANSWERS TODAY?
Order online today with no referral needed. A saliva sample at home gives a broader view of how your body responds to statins, antidepressants, painkillers and more.
Includes the CYP2C19 result for Clopidogrel
12 genes and 78 medicines in one report
£429, or 3 × £143 with Klarna
FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
Give your patients rapid CYP2C19 testing and prescribe Clopidogrel with confidence.
Quickly find patients who cannot metabolise Clopidogrel effectively.
Offer testing to patients outside current NHS and NICE criteria.
Add the Panel Test covering 78 medicines when it helps.
Reduce the risk of recurrent strokes, heart attacks and clot-related events.
Clear results within days for timely prescribing decisions.
Stock kits, track samples and reorder through the partner portal.
CLOPIDOGREL TEST
The cheek swab must be taken by a healthcare professional to meet the test’s instructions for use. We make that easy by connecting you with one.
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Who is ordering
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Verify
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Next steps
The rapid Clopidogrel test uses a cheek swab that must be taken by a healthcare professional. Tell us who you are and we’ll guide you.
I’m a healthcare professional
Doctor, nurse or pharmacist ordering for a patient or for my clinic.
I’m a patient, or ordering for a family member
We’ll help you get the swab taken, or suggest the panel test you can order online today.
Why we ask: the swab must be taken by a registered healthcare professional to meet the test’s instructions for use.
Who is ordering
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Verify
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Next steps
We check registration numbers against the public register before your first dispatch. You only do this once.
Rapid Clopidogrel test (CYP2C19)
Results within days · for 1 patient
Who is ordering
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Your options
3
Next steps
This test needs a healthcare professional to take the cheek swab. Choose what suits you:
Connect me with a partner clinician
We introduce you to a Mantara partner near you who can take the swab.
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My GP, nurse or pharmacist can take it
We email them a referral link so they can order it for you.
Want answers sooner?
Saliva sample at home, no referral needed. Order online today.
Who is ordering
2
Your options
3
Next steps
This test needs a healthcare professional to take the cheek swab. Choose what suits you:
Connect me with a partner clinician
We introduce you to a Mantara partner near you who can take the swab.
Most popular
My GP, nurse or pharmacist can take it
We email them a referral link so they can order it for you.
Want answers sooner?
Saliva sample at home, no referral needed. Order online today.
Who is ordering
2
Your options
3
Next steps
Request sent
Request sent
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A partner clinician contacts you
Within 2 working days, by phone or email
3
They take the cheek swab
In clinic — rapid results within days
4
Your clinician explains the result
And prescribes the right anti-platelet medication for you
Want answers sooner?
Saliva sample at home, no referral needed. Order online today.
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