Test ID: FMERC
Mercaptopurine (6-MP, Purinethol)
Reference Values
Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.
Mercaptopurine may be administered as an antineoplastic or
may be present as a metabolite of the immunosuppressant drug
azathioprine. Therapeutic and toxic ranges have not been
established. Usual therapeutic doses of either mercaptopurine
or azathioprine produce 6-mercaptopurine serum concentrations of
less than 1000 ng/mL.
Test Performed By:
Medtox Laboratories, Inc.
402 W. County Road D
St. Paul, MN 55112


