Imuran®, Azasan®
18 days
High-pressure liquid chromatography with ultraviolet detection (HPLC/UV)
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Measures levels of azathioprine metabolites (6-MP). Helps optimize dosing and monitor for toxicity.
Serum or Plasma
2 mL
Red-top tube or green-top (heparin) tube.
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.
Do not use a gel-barrier tube.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 3 days |
| Frozen | beyond 3 days |