Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for TPMT Genotype (Sendaway Test)
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
18th January 2024	Volume (Adults)	4 mL	10 mL

Alternative Names:

TPMT
Thiopurine Methyltransferase
TPMT Phenotype

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

TPP

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

EDTA 10 mL

Adults Volume or Mass:

10 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect at ambient temperature

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Do Not Centrifuge
Store at 4'C

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

External Laboratory:

Dorevitch Pathology

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

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