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THIOPURINE METHYLTRANSFERASE TPMT ACTIVITY

Indications:

Patients should refrain from the following medications for at least 48 hours before TPMT testing: naproxen (Aleve), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), ketoprofen (Orudis), furosemide (Lasix), sulfasalazine (Azulfidine), mesalamine (Asacol ), olsalazine (Dipentum), mefenamic acid (Ponstel), trimethoprim (Proloprim), methotrexate, thiazide diuretics, and benzoic acid inhibitors.

What it's for:

Screening for individuals with low thiopurine methyltransferase (TPMT) activity who are at risk of excessive myelosuppression or severe hematopoietic toxicity when taking thiopurine medications Screening for individuals with hyperactive TPMT activity who have therapeutic resistance to thiopurine medications and may develop hepatotoxicity if treated with these drugs.

Delivery time:

8 business days

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