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Thiopurine Methyltransferase Enzyme Activity Erythrocytes

Order Code
510750
CPT
84433
Test Details
Synonyms

TPMT Biochemical Assay, Myelotoxicity

TAT

16 days

Methodology

Enzymatic endpoint/liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Genetic screening to predict thiopurine drug metabolism.

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Volume

8 mL adult, 5 mL pediatric

Specimen Container

Green-top (sodium heparin) tube or lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 14 days
Order Code
510750
CPT
84433
Test Details
Synonyms

TPMT Biochemical Assay, Myelotoxicity

TAT

16 days

Methodology

Enzymatic endpoint/liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Genetic screening to predict thiopurine drug metabolism.

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Volume

8 mL adult, 5 mL pediatric

Specimen Container

Green-top (sodium heparin) tube or lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 14 days