THIOPURINE M
Thiopurine Metabolites
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3614
Synonyms:
Thiopurine Metabolites 6-TGN
Thiopurine Metabolites 6-MMPN (6-MP)
6-Mercaptopurine
6-thioguanine
THIO
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Lavender top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Type:
Whole blood
Preferred Volume:
3 mL
Minimum Volume:
1.5 mL
Collection Procedure:
Collect the sample in EDTA ONLY. Gently invert the tube to mix. Submit refrigerated whole blood.
Do not separate the specimen. Do not freeze.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Refrigerated - 8 days
Room temperature - 24 hours
Unacceptable Condition:
Gross Hemolysis: Reject
Moderate Hemolysis: Reject
Clotted: Reject
CPT Codes:
80299 - Thiopurine Metabolites (EAP 30021378)
(If billing Medicare, use G0480)
Test Schedule:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Turnaround Time:
3-5 days
Method:
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Reference Ranges:
Please refer to the performing lab report for applicable reference ranges