Thiopurine Methyltransferase (TPMT) Enzyme Activity Build info

Synonyms

• THIOPURINE METHYLTRANSFERASE (TPMT) ENZY
• 6 MERCAPTOPURINE
• TPMTENZ
• TPMT ERYTHROCYTES
• TPMT-RBC
• LAB10814

Short Name

THIOPURINE METHYLTRANSFERASE (TPMT) ENZY

Procedure Master Number

LAB10814

Procedure ID

NWH_115351728

Clinical Info

Determination of TPMT levels that may be associated with toxicity of anticancer and anti-inflammatory drugs

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Lavender Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/ Tube: 2  Lavender top (EDTA
Specimen:  8 mL Whole Blood adults
                    5 mL Whole Blood pediatric
                    Minimum: 5 mL Whole Blood
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated whole blood (Stable 14 days)

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated whole blood (Stable 14 days)

Specimen Stability

Methodology

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

Days Performed

Performing Laboratory

LabCorp of America

CPT

82657
 
Loinc Code: 21563-2

PDM

5906029

Results