Sulphapyridine, Plasma (Plasma / Serum)

Department

Toxicology

Delphic Registration Code

SULP

Turnaround Time

14 days

Test Code

4777

Specimen Type

• Serum
• Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

Acceptable

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

10

Additional Specimen Information

Do NOT use gel tubes for this analysis

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum
• Plasma

Minimum Volume (ml)

3.0

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Reference Intervals

Therapeutic range for total sulphapyridine: 80 – 200 umol/L

Test Method

Spectrophotometric

Non-Funded Test Cost

$331.14 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

4777

Maintenance of a therapeutic level of sulphapyridine in blood is necessary for successful treatment of ulcerative colitis. The presence of raised levels together with measurable sulphasalazine indicates compliance with therapy.

Urgent testing by arrangement

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