Sulphasalazine (Blood)

Referring Laboratory

SENDAWAYS - Chromatography

Testing Laboratory

Canterbury Health Laboratories Christchurch Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

SPHZ

Test Code (Numeric Code)

5746

Synonyms

Colizine, Salazopyrin, Sulfasalazine

Specimen Type

• Plasma
• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Plain (Red Top)

Acceptable

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

5

Specimen Collection
Serum and Plasma Separator tubes (SST or PST) with GEL are NOT acceptable

Laboratory Notes:
Aliquot Instructions: 5 mL Plasma or Serum is sufficient for both the sulphasalazine and sulphapryridine assay. Store in fridge

Sendaway to CHCH - Plain, Heparin plasma - 4 o C- Place two points of ID on aliquot tube - Place AHSND code in Copy to box when registering.

Specimen Transport Instructions for Referring Laboratories:
Aliquot Instructions: 5 mL Plasma or Serum is sufficient for both the sulphasalazine and sulphapryridine assay. Refrigerate.

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