Azathioprine Metabolites (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Azathioprine Metabolites (Blood)

Alternate Names	6MMP, Mercaptopurine, 6TGN, Thioguanine, AZA Metabolites, Thiopurine Metabolites, Imuran Metabolites
Test Code	TGNMMP
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	4 mL EDTA (Purple Top) - DEDICATED
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	A Full Blood Examination (FBE) must be co-requested with these metabolites.
Collection Instructions	Please collect as DEDICATED samples, one of the following: 2 x 4mL EDTA tubes OR 1 x 9 mL EDTA tube and 1 x 4 mL EDTA tube One of these tubes will be for Full Blood Examination (FBE) testing if not already requested/collected
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Weekly
Min Test Volume	3mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	EW, EWL
CSR Instructions	WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE. Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions Freeze whole blood samples immediately. If you do not receive DEDICATED specimens (i.e. only 1 x 4ml EDTA received), DO NOT REJECT. Refer to Heidelberg Sendaways.
Laboratory Instructions	Instructions for: Heidelberg Sendaways Department The Red Blood Count (from the FBE) must be supplied to the testing laboratory for their calculations.
External Laboratory	Chemical Pathology, Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick
Accredited Test	Yes

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