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Allopurinol and Metabolite

Order Code
202125
CPT
80299
Test Details
Synonyms

Zyloprim®

TAT

16 days

Methodology

High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)

Remarks

Cause for Rejection: Gel-barrier tubes.

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Measures levels of allopurinol and its active metabolite, oxypurinol. Monitors therapy for gout or hyperuricemia.

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Volume

2 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube or lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 30 days
Refrigerated 30 days
Frozen 30 days
Order Code
202125
CPT
80299
Test Details
Synonyms

Zyloprim®

TAT

16 days

Methodology

High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)

Remarks

Cause for Rejection: Gel-barrier tubes.

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Measures levels of allopurinol and its active metabolite, oxypurinol. Monitors therapy for gout or hyperuricemia.

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Volume

2 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube or lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 30 days
Refrigerated 30 days
Frozen 30 days