TPMT Genetics TPMT

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

TPMT Genetics

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

TPMT Genotyping

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

Result Interpretation

See Report
 
                                                                                                                                                                      

Forms

• Thiopurine Methyltransferase (TPMT) Genotype Patient Consent Form 6-15-17
• TPMT Consent Form