TPMT Genotyping (Thiopurine Toxicity) Build info

Synonyms

• TPMT GENOTYPING
• TPMT GENETICS
• LAB1297

Short Name

TPMT GENOTYPING

Procedure Master Number

LAB1297

Procedure ID

106905

Clinical Info

Predicting potential for toxicity to thiopurine drugs

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Lavender Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: EDTA Lavender top tube
Specimen: 5 mL EDTA whole blood ( 3 mL min)
Transport Temperature: Room Temperature

Note: Patient Consent form Required for Testing

TPMT Genotype Consent Form required

Transport Instructions

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

8 Days Room Temperature
8 Days Refrigerated
Unacceptable Frozen

Methodology

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Days Performed

TAT: 6-7 Days

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichol Institute
San Juan Capistrano, CA

CPT

81335
LOINC Code: 36922-3

PDM

5911094

Results