FRCPath Haem Part 1 MCQ-Gen Haem 241

An unwell 3yr-old Burkitt Lymphoma pt with a suspected TLS presents with rapidly rising uric acid and potassium. G6PD status is unknown. What is best action?

• Wait for G6PD result before giving rasburicase
• Start allopurinol instead of rasburicase
• Give rasburicase urgently if clinically necessary
• Avoid urate-lowering therapy

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