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