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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 Instructions
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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:
- 2 x 4mL EDTA OR
- 1 x 9 mL EDTA and 1x 4mL EDTA.
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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. |
