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Thiopurine Methyltransferase Activity Profile, Erythrocytes

Additional Codes

LAB3135

Specimen Type

Whole blood


Specimen Required


Patient Preparation: Thiopurine methyltransferase (TPMT) enzyme activity can be inhibited by several drugs and may contribute to falsely low results. Patients should abstain from the following drugs for at least 48 hours prior to TPMT testing: naproxen (Aleve), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), ketoprofen (Orudis), furosemide (Lasix), sulfasalazine (Azulfidine), mesalamine (Asacol), olsalazine (Dipentum), mefenamic acid (Ponstel), trimethoprim (Proloprim), methotrexate, thiazide diuretics, and benzoic acid inhibitors.

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA)

Acceptable: Green top (sodium or lithium heparin), dark blue top (metal free sodium heparin), or plasma gel tubes

Specimen Volume: 5 mL


Specimen Minimum Volume

3 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Whole blood Refrigerated (preferred) 6 days
  Ambient  6 days

Reference Values

6-Methylmercaptopurine (normal): 3.00-6.66 nmol/mL/hour

6-Methylmercaptopurine riboside (normal): 5.04-9.57 nmol/mL/hour

6-Methylthioguanine riboside (normal): 2.70-5.84 nmol/mL/hour

Day(s) Performed

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Report Available

4 to 7 days

Specimen Retention Time

Residual whole blood: 14 days; Processed specimen: 2 months

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

84433

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
TPMT3 TPMT Activity Profile, RBC 91139-6

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
48038 Interpretation 59462-2
48034 6-Methylmercaptopurine 91141-2
48035 6-Methylmercaptopurine riboside 91142-0
48036 6-Methylthioguanine riboside 91143-8
48037 Reviewed By 18771-6

Forms

1. New York Clients-Informed consent is required. Document on the request form or electronic order that a copy is on file. The following documents are available:

-Informed Consent for Genetic Testing (T576)

-Informed Consent for Genetic Testing-Spanish (T826)

2. If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Gastroenterology and Hepatology Test Request (T728) with the specimen