Thiopurine Methyltransferase Genotype

Message
Patient Preparation: A previous hematopoietic stem cell transplant from an allogenic Donor will interfere with testing. Call 800-533-1710 for instructions for testing patients who have received a hematopoietic stem cell transplant. Specimen Requirement: Lavender - EDTAImmediate Specimen Processing: 1. Invert several times to mix blood. 2. Send specimen in original tube. Do not aliquotAmbulatory Transport Temperature to Inova Central Lab: AmbientSpecimen Stability: 4 days


Test Code
LAB12519 TPNUV


Alias/See Also
TPNUV


CPT Codes
0034U

Includes
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Instructions
Processing Instructions: Send specimen in original tube. Do not aliquotPreferred Testing Volume: 3 mL Whole Blood3 mL Cord bloodMinimum Testing Volume: 3 mL Whole Blood3 mL Cord blood Transport Temperature: Ambient Stability: Ambient: 4 daysRefrigerated : 4 daysFrozen: 4 days Causes for Rejection: All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Performing Lab: Mayo Clinic Laboratories


Report Available
5-Days


Clinical Significance
1230170198



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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