EPIC CODE: LAB2676 TPMT Enzyme
ADDITIONAL TEST CODE
Sunquest: TPMTEN
REGIONAL HOSPITAL PERFORMING
Prometheus Laboratories
Collect
EDTA tube (Lavender Top) min 5.0 mL whole blood
Storage/Transport Temperature
This blood MUST be kept cool; ship with cold packs only
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Ambient (room temperature): 24 hours Refrigerated: 7 days
Unacceptable Conditions
Frozen samples
Remarks
Prometheus test requisition should accompany specimen.
Days Performed
Referred Testing: Prometheus Therapeutics & Diagnostics
Components
Phenotype patients for individualized starting dose of thiopurines
CPT Codes
82657, 82491