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Test Code LAB3067 Ganciclovir Level

Important Note

This test is collected as a 4-part post-dose (3-part if delivered in IV) series to calculate area under the curve for appropriate dosing.

Clinical System Name

Ganciclovir Level (LAB3067)

Ganciclovir Level 60 Minutes (LAB3071)

Ganciclovir Level 120 Minutes (LAB3068)

Ganciclovir Level 180 Minutes (LAB3069)

Ganciclovir Level 5 Hours (LAB3070)

 

Synonyms

Antiviral drug

Cytovene

Valganciclovir

Valcyte

GANC

GCV

Sample Requirements

Specimen: Whole blood

Container(s): Red, Gold

Preferred Vol:1 mL

Minimum Vol: 1 mL

 

Note: Draw trough level 30-60 min before next dose. 

 

Processing Instructions

Reject due to: 

Spin: Y

Aliquot:Y

Temp: - 20 C

Storage location: Freeze 0.4 mL serum in CPA Freezer, Fz5 rack

 

Off-site collection: Transfer 0.4 mL serum in plastic tube and store and send frozen.

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
whole blood Room temp 2 h
separated serum Room temp 1 d
  Refrigerated 2 w
  Frozen 2 w

 

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
N M, T, Th 1-3 d

Full ganciclovir series received by 0900 Monday will be reported out by 1800 Monday. Full ganciclovir series received by 1200 (noon) on Tuesday and Thursday will be reported out by 1000 next day. Contact Chemistry lab at 206-987-2565 if results needed outside of these times. Testing not performed on holidays. 

Performing Laboratory

Seattle Children's Laboratory    

 

Department

Department:  Chemistry

Location: Chem West

Phone Number: (206) 987-2617

CPT Codes

80299

Methodology

Method: LC/MS/MS

Analytical Volume: 0.15 mL serum

Limitations:

Reference Range

Trough: 1.0-3.0 mcg/mL

Peak: 3.0-12.5 mcg/mL