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Azathioprine as 6-Mercaptopurine (6-MP)

Order Code
811338
CPT
80299
Test Details
Synonyms

Imuran®, Azasan®

TAT

18 days

Methodology

High-pressure liquid chromatography with ultraviolet detection (HPLC/UV)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Measures levels of azathioprine metabolites (6-MP). Helps optimize dosing and monitor for toxicity.

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Volume

2 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube or green-top (heparin) 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

Do not use a gel-barrier tube.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 3 days
Frozen beyond 3 days
Order Code
811338
CPT
80299
Test Details
Synonyms

Imuran®, Azasan®

TAT

18 days

Methodology

High-pressure liquid chromatography with ultraviolet detection (HPLC/UV)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Measures levels of azathioprine metabolites (6-MP). Helps optimize dosing and monitor for toxicity.

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Volume

2 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube or green-top (heparin) 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

Do not use a gel-barrier tube.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 3 days
Frozen beyond 3 days