Question

A 35-year-old man with Crohn's disease, currently well-controlled on azathioprine, attends for routine blood monitoring. Which specific test is crucial for monitoring potential toxicity of azathioprine?

Accepted Answer

Full Blood Count (FBC)

Answer

Liver Function Tests (LFTs)

Answer

Urea and Electrolytes (U&Es)

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Serum Amylase

Answer

Thyroid Function Tests (TFTs)

Practice question

A 35-year-old man with Crohn's disease, currently well-controlled on azathioprine, attends for routine blood monitoring. Which specific test is crucial for monitoring potential toxicity of azathioprine?