TPMT Gene TPMT Deficiency Genetic Test
Test Name: TPMT Gene TPMT Deficiency Genetic Test
Components: Thiopurine methyltransferase (TPMT) gene
Price: 4400.0 AED
Sample Condition: Blood or Extracted DNA or One drop Blood on FTA Card
Report Delivery: 3 to 4 Weeks
Method: Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) Technology
Test Type: Metabolic Disorders
Doctor: General Physician
Test Department: Genetics
Pre Test Information: Clinical History of Patient who is going for TPMT Gene TPMT Deficiency NGS Genetic DNA Test. A Genetic Counselling session to draw a pedigree chart of family members affected with TPMT deficiency.
Test Details:
The TPMT gene encodes an enzyme called thiopurine methyltransferase. This enzyme is responsible for metabolizing and inactivating certain medications, such as thiopurine drugs (e.g., azathioprine, mercaptopurine) that are commonly used to treat various autoimmune disorders and certain types of cancer.
Some individuals may have genetic variations in the TPMT gene that result in reduced or absent enzyme activity. This is known as TPMT deficiency. TPMT deficiency can lead to an increased risk of severe side effects and toxicity when individuals are treated with thiopurine drugs.
NGS (Next-Generation Sequencing) genetic testing is a method used to identify genetic variations in the TPMT gene and other genes of interest. This type of testing can provide information about an individual’s TPMT enzyme activity level and help guide personalized treatment decisions.
By identifying TPMT deficiency through NGS genetic testing, healthcare providers can adjust medication dosages or choose alternative treatments to minimize the risk of adverse reactions and optimize therapeutic outcomes for patients.
Test Name | TPMT Gene TPMT deficiency Genetic Test |
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Components | |
Price | 4400.0 AED |
Sample Condition | Blood or Extracted DNA or One drop Blood on FTA Card |
Report Delivery | 3 to 4 Weeks |
Method | NGS Technology |
Test type | Metabolic Disorders |
Doctor | General Physician |
Test Department: | Genetics |
Pre Test Information | Clinical History of Patient who is going for TPMT Gene TPMT deficiency NGS Genetic DNA Test A Genetic Counselling session to draw a pedigree chart of family members affected with TPMT deficiency |
Test Details |
The TPMT gene encodes an enzyme called thiopurine methyltransferase. This enzyme is responsible for metabolizing and inactivating certain medications, such as thiopurine drugs (e.g., azathioprine, mercaptopurine) that are commonly used to treat various autoimmune disorders and certain types of cancer. Some individuals may have genetic variations in the TPMT gene that result in reduced or absent enzyme activity. This is known as TPMT deficiency. TPMT deficiency can lead to an increased risk of severe side effects and toxicity when individuals are treated with thiopurine drugs. NGS (Next-Generation Sequencing) genetic testing is a method used to identify genetic variations in the TPMT gene and other genes of interest. This type of testing can provide information about an individual’s TPMT enzyme activity level and help guide personalized treatment decisions. By identifying TPMT deficiency through NGS genetic testing, healthcare providers can adjust medication dosages or choose alternative treatments to minimize the risk of adverse reactions and optimize therapeutic outcomes for patients. |