Test Code LAB20355 TPMT Genotype
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
TPMTG
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Lavender 6 mL (K3EDTA)
Transport
Whole blood refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Stability
Ambient: 10 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Minimum Testing Volume
5.0 mL
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed
Monday – Friday
Reported
8-10 days
CPT Codes
81335
Unacceptable Conditions
Frozen specimens.