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Thiopurine Metabolites

Test Code
TPMET


Alias/See Also
6 MMPN, 6 TGN, Imuran, Azathioprine, 6 Mercaptopurine


CPT Codes
82491 x2

Includes
 6 TGN and 6 MMPN


Preferred Specimen
5.0 ml of whole blood


Transport Container
EDTA (lavender top)


Transport Temperature

Room Temperature




Specimen Stability
Room  Temperature: 3 days
Refrigerated: 8 days


Methodology
HPLC

Setup Schedule
Set up daily.


Report Available
Reports in 3 business days of receipt at Prometheus Laboratories.


Performing Laboratory
Prometheus Laboratories



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.