Thiopurine Methyltransferase (LABCORP)

Test Code
99901000836


Alias/See Also
LAB7613: TPMT Activity | LABCORP EAP: 510750


CPT Codes
82657x1

Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: GREEN TOP- NAHEP (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 5


Other Acceptable Specimens
LABCORP LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 5


Transport Temperature
Whole blood
Volume: 8 mL adults; 5 mL pediatric (Minimum Volume: 5 mL)
 
Container: Green-top (sodium heparin) tube or lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Special Instructions:  Specimens must arrive in the lab within 72 hours of collection.
 
Specimen:  Whole blood
 
Volume:  8 mL adults; 5 mL pediatric
 
Minimum Volume:  5 mL
 
Container:  Green-top (sodium heparin) tube or lavender-top (EDTA) tube
 
Storage Instructions:  Refrigerate


Report Available
LABCORP LAB STAT: 12 Days



Last Updated: June 30, 2023


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