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Thiopurine Metabolites

Alternate names:
6MMP, 6TG, AZA metabolites, Imuran Metabolites
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Specimen types:
Blood
Container types:
EDTAEDTA
Collection Instructions:

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.

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.

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

  

 

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