Full details for "Thiopurine Methyl Transferase (TPMT)". | |
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Name |
Thiopurine Methyl Transferase (TPMT) |
Alternative name/Profile |
TMPT, AWAY, REFER |
Department |
Immunology |
Investigation |
Enzyme Assay |
Specimen type |
EDTA (Blood) |
Sample type |
EDTA (Blood) |
Sample container & volume |
4ml Purple EDTA |
Frequency of analysis |
Samples referred weekly |
Turnaround time |
Up to 8 weeks |
Availability |
*** Please note this testing is available to SJH patients only *** Purine Research Laboratory, St. Thomas’s Hospital, North Wing - 4th Floor, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7EH |
Notes |
Please Note:
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Related links |
http://www.viapath.co.uk/our-tests/tpmt-thiopurine-methyltransferase |
Reference range |
TPMT deficient: <10 pmol/h/mg Hb TPMT carrier: 10-25 pmol/h/mg Hb TPMT normal: 26-50 pmol/h/mg Hb TPMT high: >50 pmol/h/mg Hb |
Last updated |
Fri, 05 Apr 2024 09:42:49 IST |