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Recent changes for Thiopurine Metabolites
Lithium heparin no gelEDTA
See Instructions
Collect 1 x 4 ml Lithium Heparin tube and
1 x 4ml EDTA tube.
FBE must be requested with this test as a RCC is required for calculation of results
DO NOT SPIN.
Keep at Room Temp.
2 x 4ml EDTA tube.
Collect 1 x 4 ml Lithium Heparin tube and 1 x 4ml EDTA tube.
TMETAB
EDTA
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Collect 2x4ml EDTA blood. DO NOT SPIN
Keep at 4 deg C, do not freeze.
The metabolites are stable for upto 4 days at 4 degress.
Keep samples at Room Temperature.
Do Not Spin. Whole Blood required
St Vincents Hospital
Weekly
Imuran is a trade name for azathioprine
The Thiopurine metabolites (6-TGN & 6-MMP) are used as a means of estimating the toxicity and efficacy of azathioprine treatment.
This test is performed by the Gastroenerology department. ( Phone No.9895 4632 )
The cost for the test is not covered by Medicare.
Eastern Health patients:6TGN 6MMP Thiopurine Metabolites Testing $75
All other patients: 6TGN 6MMP Thiopurine Metabolites Testing $145
Test requires a dedicated Lithium Heparin and EDTA sample.
A FBE must also be performed.
Li Hep and EDTA must be sent to St Vincent's Pathology together
6TGN: 235 - 450
6MMP: 250 - 5700
If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare. If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf
Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf
SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE
CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare
TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?
CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements
CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form
CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results
"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW
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