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TraitHigh for rosuvastatin exposure and CPIC guidance

Statin & urate-drug transport (ABCG2)

Statin & urate-drug transport (ABCG2) is a genetic trait Biome reports in its medication response panel: An ABCG2 version is linked to how your body handles rosuvastatin, a cholesterol-lowering statin, and allopurinol, a gout medicine. It is also linked to uric acid levels.

Category
Medication response
Markers
ABCG2 rs2231142 (Q141K)
Strength of evidence
High for rosuvastatin exposure and CPIC guidance

Genes

Markers (rsIDs)

How Biome reads this

Biome's whole-genome test reads this from one saliva sample, alongside all 3.2 billion letters of your DNA.

Biome DNA test

This page is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Genetic results describe tendencies and predispositions, not diagnoses. Always consult a licensed clinician before making decisions about your health, medications, or supplements.