GANCIC
Ganciclovir
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB5647
Synonyms:
Ganciclovir Level
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top tube or lavender top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Type:
Serum/Plasma
Preferred Volume:
1.0 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.21 mL
Collection Procedure:
GEL TUBES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
Typically drawn right before medication is given.
Specimen Processing:
Promptly centrifuge and separate Serum or Plasma into a plastic screw capped vial.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerate
Stability:
Room Temperature - 30 days
Refrigerated - 30 days
Frozen - 4 months
Unacceptable Condition:
Gel tubes
CPT Codes:
80299 - Ganciclovir (EAP 30114528)
Test Schedule:
Set up on Thursdays at NMS Labs
Turnaround Time:
3 days after set-up
Method:
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry