Test Code: TPMTPx

Genes: (0 genes)

Sample Type: 5 ml peripheral blood in EDTA (purple/pink top) tube, refrigerated; 2-5 ml of bone marrow aspirate in EDTA (purple/pink top) tube, refrigerated

Method:

Turnaround Time: 14 Days

Courier: Ship overnight at room temperature to receive next day. Do not refrigerate or freeze. Maintain specimen at room temperature.

Price: 850

Description:
To detect a thiopurine methyltransferase (TPMT) deficiency and determine your risk of developing severe side effects if treated with the class of immune-suppressing thiopurine drugs that includes azathioprine, mercaptopurine, and thioguanine