Azathioprine (Imuran) as 6-Mercaptopurine

Specimen:

Test Code

YFAZAT

Specimen Name

Azathioprine (Imuran) as 6-Mercaptopurine

Collect

1-Green Top (Na-Heparin) NO GEL
Also accepable Plain Red Top

Submit

2 mLs (Min: 0.5 mL) Plasma or Serum Refrigerated

Special Handling

Centrifuge and send 2 mLs of plasma or serum refrigerated in a standard transport tube.

Rejection Criteria

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Stability

Ambient 72 hours; Refrigerated 2 weeks; Frozens 180 days

Methodology

High Performance Liquid Chromatography with Ultraviolet Detection (HPLC-UV)

Performed

Sunday - Saturday

Reported

5-11 days

CPT Codes

  • 80299

Components

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Additional Information

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