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Thiopurine Metabolites

Ordering information:

Test requires a dedicated Lithium Heparin and EDTA sample.

Collect 1 x 4 ml Lithium Heparin tube and

2 x 4ml EDTA tube.

A FBE must also be performed.

Alternate names:

6MMP, 6TG, AZA metabolites, Imuran Metabolites

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

TMETAB

Specimen types:

Blood

Container types:

See Instructions

Collection Instructions:

Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

Collect 1 x 4 ml Lithium Heparin tube and

2 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.

Li Hep and EDTA must be sent to St Vincent's Pathology together

Minimum Adult Volume:

8 mL

Notes:

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.

Frequency:

Weekly

Result Turnaround Time:

2 weeks

Reference Interval:

6TGN: 235 - 450

6MMP: 250 - 5700

Laboratory Use Only

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"

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