MERCAPT
6-Mercaptopurine
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3693
Synonyms:
6-MP
Mercaptopurine
Purine
Purinethol
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top tube or green top (heparin) tube
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Preferred Volume:
2 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Specimen Processing:
1. The serum or plasma should be separated from the cells within 2 hours of collection.
2. Transfer the specimen to a plastic transport tube.
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
Stability:
Frozen - greater than 3 days
Refrigerated - greater than 3 days
Room temperature - 3 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gel tubes are not allowed!
CPT Codes:
80375
Method:
High Performance Liquid Chromatography with Ultraviolet Detection (HPLC-UV)