Test Details
Mnemonic
TPMTE
Ordering Code
3512760
CPT-4 Code(s)
84433
Specimen Information
Collect
Lavender EDTA
Specimen Preparation
Send 6.0 mL whole blood in original tube.
Minimum Volume
5.0 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Hemolyzed samples, low red blood cell count (RBC)
Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
HPLC, Enzyme Activity
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
Prometheus Laboratories Inc.
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes