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Azathioprine Metabolites (MMP & TGN)
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General
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Clinical Use:
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Can be used as a means of estimating the toxicity and efficacy of azathioprine treatment. |
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Availability:
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Samples are batched and tested once a week. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| 6-Methylmercaptopurine, 6-MMP, 6-TGN, 6-Thioguanine Nucleotide, MMP, TGN, Thiopurine Metabolite, |
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Code:
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AZA |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Refer to report or laboratory
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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EDTA (LAVENDER), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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2mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Collect sample prior to dose as trough level.
Record date, time and dosage of last dose on request form.
For referred samples, the sending laboratory must perform a Red Cell Count (RBC2) and include this result with the paperwork prior to transport to the testing laboratory. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Red Cell Count result should be scanned into patient record. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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Stability:
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4 days chilled |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Toxicology |
Clinical Pharmacology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4126 |
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Last Updated : 30-10-2020 15:18 |