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TPMT Phenotyping (Activity) - Requires Immunopathologist Approval


Test Name
TPMT Phenotyping (Activity) - Requires Immunopathologist Approval
Test Code
TIM (Imm Lab: SSTPMTP)
Specimen Type

EDTA

Minimum Volume
4ml
Comments

Medical Staff: TPMT Testing is now performed by genotyping - see TPMT guidelines (intranet link to follow). Requests for TPMT phenotyping require Immunopathologist approval.

Corelab Staff: Send specimen to Immunology Lab for registration and temporary storage. Requesting Doctor to discuss the patient with the Immunopathologist.

Assay Performed
Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research Westmead Hospital
ICPMR
Level 2 Westmead Hosptial
Westmead, Sydney 2145
NSW
(02) 9845 6255
Assay Frequency

Weekly

For queries contact Dr Sharon Choo or Dr Kate Nicholls, Immunology Laboratory Phone: 9345 5725