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Test Code Busulfan Busulfan Level

Clinical System Name

Busulfan Level

Synonyms

Myleran

GlaxoSmithKline

Busulfex IV

Sample Requirements

Specimen: Whole Blood

Container(s): Dark Green/Sodium Heparin (without gel separator)

Preferred Vol: 3 mL

Minimum Vol: 1 mL

 

Note: Use Collection Kit Provided for specific Dose (Dose 1, 5,9, or 13 as indicated) Follow instruction sheet carefully. Store at 4C or on wet ice at all times and send to lab immediately after collection.

If dose is given at the standard time of 8 AM, results are available between 4 and 5 PM. Result is given first to the Patient Care Physician verbally, then faxed to pharmacy and lab.

 

Processing Instructions

Reject due to: Notify FHCC Pharmacokinetics at (206) 606-7389 if samples are left at room temperature.

Spin: N

Aliquot: N

Temp: 4 C

Storage location: Place samples in the Busulfan Level Fred Hutch bin located on the bottom shelf of the Send Outs fridge.

 

Off-site collection: Not applicable. This test is available to Seattle Children’s Hospital patients only. Clients outside of Seattle Children’s Hospital should contact the Fred Hutch Pharmacokinetics Lab at (206) 606-7389 for account setup and ordering instructions.

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
N M - Sa d

 

Performing Laboratory

FHCC Pharmacokinetics Lab

Department

FHCC Pharmacokinetics Lab
188 E. Blaine St., Ste 250
(206) 606-7389

Methodology

Method:

Analytical Volume: 0.2 mL

Limitations:

CPT Codes

CPT

Special Instructions

Links to:

Consent Forms

Algorithms

Requisition

Req

Critical Values

Critical values

Send Out Instructions

 

Reference Test Name: Busulfan Level
Reference Test Number:  
Instructions: Samples will be stored in the Busulfan Level Fred Hutch bin located on the bottom shelf of the Send Outs fridge. A courier ordered by the FHCC Pharmacokinetics Lab will pick up the samples and requsition from the Send Outs fridge. The inpatient care team will complete the requisition and send it with the final Busulfan Level collection.