PROMETHEUS TPMT GENETICS
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: TPMTG
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026639
Schedule:
Testing Time: 2 business from date of receipt
Testing Lab: Prometheus
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026639
Schedule:
Testing Time: 2 business from date of receipt
Testing Lab: Prometheus
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 2.0 mL
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Whole Blood (EDTA)
Collection Info:
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Whole Blood (EDTA)
Collection Info:
Methods
PCR
Clinical Utilities
Prometheus TPMT Genetics assessment is an analysis to determine an ability to produce thiopurine methyltransferase (TPMT) activity. It is a method to identify patients at risk for acute toxicity from 6-MP or azathioprine.
CPT Codes
81335
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
An interpretive report will be sent.