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General Information
Alias: Imuran Toxicity, Myelosuppression, Myelotoxicity, TPMT, Thiopurine Methyltransferase
Performed: Sun-Sat
Turn Around Time: 4-5 days
CPT Codes: 82657
Performed By: Referral Lab
Clinical Utility: Phenotype test to assess risk for severe myelosuppression with standard dosing of thiopurine drugs. Testing should be performed prior to initiation of thiopurine therapy.
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Thiopurine Methyltransferase, RBC
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
Thiopurine Methyltransferase, RBC |
Enzymatic/Quantitative Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry |
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See Link |
See Link |
U/mL |
Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Whole blood |
Lavender |
4mL |
|
Collect at Room Temperature |
Refrigerate |
Refrigerate |