6-Methylmercatopurine
Test Identifier Information | |
| Registration Code | MMP |
| Method | LCMS |
| Diagnostic Use / Indications | 6-Methylmercatopurine levels are reflex tested in all specimens where 6-Thioguanine Nucleotides (6-TGN) levels are < 200 pmol/8x10e8 RBCs as an indicator of potential toxicity. |
| External Price | $124.48(Exclusive of GST) |
Specimen Collection | |
| Pre-Testing Requirements | NN |
| Patient Specimen | 5 mL EDTA blood (Lavender) |
| Paediatric Specimen | 1 mL EDTA blood (Lavender) |
Instructions for Referral to CHLabs | |
| Aliquot Instructions | 5 mL EDTA whole blood. Where 6-TGN and 6-MMP are being measured concurrently a single EDTA sample is sufficient. Refrigerate |
CHLabs Laboratory | |
| Department | Biochemistry - Toxicology |
| Contact Details |
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| Contact Phone Number | (03) 364 0322 | x80322 |
| Test Availability | Thursdays |
| Turnaround Time | 1 week |
| Reference Interval | Refer to Toxicology |
| Additional Information | Unacceptable samples Separated sample - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE and SEPARATE. Frozen samples - freezing damages the red cells rendering the sample unsuitable for analysis. Samples greater than 4 days old on receipt in Toxicology will be rejected. |
| Delphic Number Test Number | 5178 |
