Days Set Up
Monday - Friday
Analytic Time

5 - 8 days

MiChart Code
TPMT Genotype
Soft Order Code
TPMTG

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Synonyms

Thiopurine Methyltransferase (TPMT), Genetics
TPMTGEN
TPMT Genetics

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Test Overview

Test Methodology
 
Test Usage

Genotypic test is for use prior to treatment, to help determine patient candidacy for AZA/6-MP therapy and to aid in individualizing patient dose.

Reference Range
 

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Specimen Requirements

Collection Onsite

Please specify Prometheus TPMT Genetics. Collect specimen in a lavender top tube.

Collection Offsite

Please specify Prometheus TPMT Genetics. Collect specimen in a lavender top tube. Refrigerate and send intact specimen within 5 days of collection. Do not freeze.

Lavender Top Tube
Normal Volume
5 mL EDTA whole blood
Minimum Volume
1 mL EDTA whole blood

Billing Information

CPT Code
81335
Pro Fee Code
 
LOINC
 

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Quality that sets us apart

As the reference laboratory division of Michigan Medicine's Department of Pathology, MLabs shares the institution's commitment to applying established quality principles to clinical laboratory testing. Like other large organizations in complex, consequential fields, we rely on an established approach to monitor quality throughout the testing process.

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