Understanding the state of pharmacogenomic testing for thiopurine methyltransferase within a large health system.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Aim: To investigate the current state of TPMT testing at a single-academic medical center. Methods: Single-center, retrospective chart review for patients newly prescribed a thiopurine. Data collection and evaluation included the prevalence and timing of TPMT testing, correct dosage adjustment if applicable, and incidence of myelosuppression. Results: 121 patients (71%) received TPMT testing. Out of the tested patients, 110 (90.9%) were designated as wild-type with normal metabolism. Dosing modification was appropriate in applicable patients. In unadjusted analysis, there was a lower incidence of myelosuppression among patients who were tested versus those who were not (16.5 vs 36.7%). Conclusion: Based on the study results, TPMT testing opportunities exist for nearly 30% of patients. Testing may reduce the incidence of myelosuppression.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Root, A; Johnson, R; McGee, A; Lee, H-J; Yang, S; Voora, D
Published Date
- April 2020
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 21 / 6
Start / End Page
- 411 - 418
PubMed ID
- 32308127
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1744-8042
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.2217/pgs-2019-0148
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- England