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Do you check the Duffy-null phenotype before starting azathioprine and in which patients?

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Do you check the Duffy-null phenotype before starting azathioprine?

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I personally do not check the Duffy antigen prior to starting azathioprine. I do check TMPT levels on all patients prior to starting it to help determine initial dosing.

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