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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, azathioprine metabolite, Imuran Metabolites
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
TMETAB
Specimen types:
Blood
Container types:
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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
Laboratory Use Only
Storage Instructions:

Keep samples at Room Temperature.

Do Not Spin. Whole Blood required

Laboratory Notes:

Send FBE results with samples

External Laboratory:
St Vincents Hospital
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