Pseudonyms
6-MMP, 6-TGN, 6 Thioguanine, Purine metabolites, TPMT metabolites, 6MMP, 6 methylmercaptopurine, azathioprine metabolites, Thiopurine metabolites, 6TGN
Collection Requirements
1 x Lithium Heparin NO GEL (dark green) AND
1 x EDTA (lavender) for FBE (see notes)
Tube Colour
Dark Green AND Lavender
Test image(s)


Requires own tube?
No
Department
BiochemistryReference Interval
See report
Availability
Fortnightly
Reference Laboratory
St Vincent's Hospital Pathology Level 2, IPS Building 41 Victoria Parade Fitzroy, Vic 3065. tel 03 9288 2888 Fax 03 9288 4224
Fee
Medicare rebatable Item 66816 & 66817
Notes
FBE must be collected at the same time for reporting purposes
Test code: TGNMMP
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