| Test Name: Thiopurine Methyl Transferase | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternate Test Names | TPMT | ||
| PLS Test Code | BOR | Laboratory | Biochemistry |
| Specimen | Blood | Analysis Performed On | Blood |
| Container | EDTA Tube 4 ml | Container colour | Mauve |
| Multiple specimens | |||
| Required Volume Adult (mL) | 8 | Req Vol Paediatric (mL) | 2 |
| Reference Ranges | |||
| Turnaround Time Routine | 1 Month | Turnaround Time Urgent | |
| Turnaround Other | |||
| Days test is performed | Fortnightly | Transport | Room temperature |
| Special Requirements | None | ||
| Patient Preparation | None | ||
| Collection Instructions | Venepuncture | ||
| Clinical Information | |||
| Sent to Reference Laboratory | Yes | ||
| Ref Laboratory Name | Westmead Hospital, Tel: 02 9845 8498, 02 9845 6791, Address: Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research, Westmead Hospital, Westmead Centre, Hawkesbury Road, Westmead NSW 2145 | ||
| Estimated Patient Fee | N/A | ||
| Last Updated | 04-Apr-2008 (Version: 1.04) | ||