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Thiopurine Metabolites

Alternative Names:6-TGN
6-MMP
Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:THIOMETS
Specimen Types:Blood
Container Types:
EDTA 10 mL
Adults Volume or Mass:10 mL
Collection & Request Instructions:

 

 

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:Room Temperature

The metabolites are stable for UP TO 4 days at 4 degrees.

Transport to SA Pathology (IMVS)-Toxicology on an ICE Pack, within the 4 days stability time frame.

Any bloods received outside the time frame will be discarded.

 

Assay Frequency:Twice weekly
External Laboratory:SA Pathology(IMVS)- Toxicology