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Azathioprine and TPMT Testing: Preventing Severe Side Effects

Azathioprine and TPMT Testing: Preventing Severe Side Effects

Azathioprine is an affordable immunosuppressant, but up to 0.3% of people have a genetic flaw that makes it life-threatening. TPMT and NUDT15 testing can prevent severe bone marrow damage before it starts-saving lives and avoiding costly hospitalizations.