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Dear Rachel
 
I had a similar query from our rheumatologists last year.  The pharmaceutical company Sanofi-Aventis who sell the drug in the UK(under the name Arava) paid for the 2 samples to be sent away for analysis abroad (?Holland) by a company called Eurofins Medinet.  The number for Sanofi-Aventis is 01483 505515.
 
Best wishes
Vicky
 
Vicky Clough
Clinical Scientist
Derriford Combined Laboratory (Clinical Biochemistry)
Derriford Hospital
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
Tel: 01752 792296 / Ext. 52296
Fax: 01752 792400

From: Clinical biochemistry discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Wilmot, Rachel
Sent: 16 February 2012 15:31
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Subject: Leflunomide measurement

Dear all

 

I have a query from a rheumatologist who has a woman on Leflunomide wishing to get pregnant. There is a washout procedure which shortens the duration of the advised time to wait before attempting conception but in the prescribing information it states levels should be monitored and be <20ug/L on two occasions. Assay finder and the usual websites have drawn a blank. Does anyone know where we could get this analysed in the UK?

 

Rachel

 

Rachel Wilmot PhD, FRCPath

Consultant Clinical Biochemist

Department of Clinical Biochemistry

Hull Royal Infirmary

Anlaby Road

Hull

HU3 2JZ

tel 01482 607821

fax 01482 607752

 

 

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