TPMT, Erythrocytes

Message
Performing Lab: Mayo, Mayo code: TPMT3


Test Code
2606


Alias/See Also
Sunquest: TPMT, Thiopurine Methylransferase


Includes


Preferred Specimen
5.0 mL


Minimum Volume
3.0 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
purple, pink


Instructions
See link in "Includes" section for additional information
Preferred is EDTA Whole Blood 5.0 mL.
Acceptable: Lithium Heparin, Sodium Heparin tube


Specimen Stability
Whole Blood - Refridgerated  6 days
                     - Ambient  6 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Frozen not acceptable




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.