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Azathioprine Metabolites
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Alternate Names
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6MMP, Mercaptopurine, 6TGN, Thioguanine, AZA Metabolites, Thiopurine Metabolites, Imuran Metabolites
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Ordering Information
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A Full Blood Examination (FBE) must be co-requested with these metabolites. This test is Medicare rebatable provided the patient signs the Medicare assignment on the consent form.
Please note that samples are referred to NSW for testing. |
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Laboratory
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Referred Test
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Specimen
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Blood
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Container
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EDTA (purple)
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Collection Instruction
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Collect at room temperature
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Additional Collection Instructions
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Specimen for Full Blood Examination must also be collected. Please collect as DEDICATED samples, one of the following:
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Minimum Adult Volume
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4mL
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Notes
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Test cannot be added on to existing tube. |
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Frequency
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Weekly
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Reference Interval
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This is a referred test. Please consult reference interval supplied with result. |
These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference
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Test Code
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TGNMMP
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Container ID
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EW, EWL
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Storage Instructions
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Store frozen at -20°C
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Additional (Storage) Instructions
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Instructions for: Metropolitan and Regional Specimen Receptions
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Transport Instructions
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Transport frozen
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Laboratory Notes
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Instructions for: Metropolitan and Regional Specimen Receptions
Instructions for: Heidelberg Sendaways Department
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External Laboratory
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Chemical Pathology, SEALS (South Eastern Area Health Service), Prince of Wales Hospital
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