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General
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Clinical Use:
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Allopurinol is an hypouricaemic agent, as it inhibits xanthine oxidase, the enzyme which catalyses the conversion of hypoxanthine to
xanthine, and of xanthine to urate/uric acid. It is measured as Oxypurinol. Patient should have been receiving Allopurinol for at least 5 days before sample is collected, unless toxicity is suspected. |
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Availability:
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Samples are batched and tested once a week. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Allorin, Oxypurinol, Zyloprim, |
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Code:
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ALLO |
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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 x 2 (LAVENDER), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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5mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Collect sample 6-9 hours post dose.
Record date, time and dosage of last dose on request form. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Centrifuge, separate and freeze sample. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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2mL |
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Stability:
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send separated sample frozen on dry ice. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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Laboratory |
SydPath (St Vincents Hospital) |
(02) 8382 9100 |
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Last Updated : 01-10-2020 10:20 |