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Additional Codes
XGANC
Specimen Required
***Must submit one specimen per order. Specimens cannot be shared between multiple orders.***
Collection Container/Tube: EDTA (lavender top) or pink top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic preservative-free vial
Specimen Volume:Â 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in EDTA (lavender top) or pink top tube(s). Plasma gel tube is not acceptable. Centrifuge and send 1 mL of plasma refrigerated in a preservative-free plastic vial.
Method Name
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
Reporting Name
Ganciclovir, PlasmaSpecimen Type
Plasma EDTASpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma EDTA | Refrigerated (preferred) | 30 days | |
| Frozen | 120 days | ||
| Ambient | 30 days |
Reject Due To
| Other | Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST) |
Reference Values
Reporting limit determined each analysis.
None Detected mcg/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday-Sunday
Report Available
9 to 11 daysPerforming Laboratory
NMS LabsCPT Code Information
80299
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FGANP | Ganciclovir, Plasma | 15367-6 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z5527 | Ganciclovir | 15367-6 |
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.Interpretation
Plasma concentrations after 1-hour I.V. infusion of 5 mg/kg were 9.46 ± 2.02 mcg/mL at 1 hour post-dose and 0.56 ± 0.66 mcg/mL at 11 hours post-dose.
Peak plasma concentrations following chronic oral administration of 1000 mg three times daily ranged from 0.95 - 1.40 mcg/mL.