6-Thioguanine Nucleotide
Test Information
Test Name
6-Thioguanine Nucleotide
Synonyms
6-TGN; 6TGN; Azathioprine Metabolite, 6MP, 6 Mercaptopurine, Thiopurine Metabolites; Azamum; Imuran; Thioprine; Puri-nethol
Price
$265.00 (for TGN) & $195 (for MMP)
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Preferred Specimen
EDTA (whole blood)
Testing Location
Referral
Turn Around Time
1 week
Processing Information
Registration Code
TGN
Notes
- 6-TGN & 6-MMP are paired test, one single EDTA is sufficient
- 6-MMP will be tested on all samples where 6-TGN is <200 or >1000/10E8 RBC as an indicator of potential toxicity
- DO NOT centrifuge & separate
- DO NOT freeze
- Samples greater than 4 days old on receipt in CHL will be rejected
Methodology
Minimum Volume
2 mL whole blood
Sample Storage
Fridge
Interpretations
View Interpretations
External Referral Information
Referral Location
Canterbury Health Laboratory (via WHL)
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