Mercaptopurine

Test ID: 

703814

CPT code:

80375

Synonyms:

• Purinethol®
• Purixan®

Specimen Type:

Serum or plasma

Requested Volume: 

2 mL

Minimum Volume: 

0.5 mL

Container Type: 

Red-top tube or green-top (heparin) tube. Gel-barrier tubes are not recommended.

Collection:

Serum or plasma should be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture. Submit serum or plasma in a plastic transport tube.

Storage Instructions:

Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen.

Rejection Criteria:

Gel-barrier tubes.