THIOPURINE METABOLITES
| Synonyms: | Prometheus Thiopurine Metabolites |
| Computer Code: | (RTMET) |
| Specimen Collection: | 5 mL blood (lavender top tube). Include drug name and TOTAL mg/day patient is taking (ex. 25mg 4x/day or 100mg/day). |
| Minimum Volume: | 3 mL peds |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Maintain whole blood refrigerated. |
| Reference Values: | See reference laboratory report. |
| Lab Code: | Send Out |
| Requisition: | SPEC C |
| Test Frequency: | NA |
| Routine TAT: | 7 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 82542x2 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |