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Test Code YBUSIV Busulfan

Clinical Information

Therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) is the specialized measurement of drug concentrations for medications with a narrow therapeutic window. Drug concentrations are used to assess and adjust medication dosage to optimize therapeutic effectiveness while minimizing adverse effects.

Synonym

  • YBUSIV

Profile Information

All samples have to be labeled with patient name, MRN, date and actual clock time of the blood draw. Samples must be shipped on a minimum of 3 kg of dry ice using an overnight carrier. Also MUST call or email and provide the requisition and tracking information of the package. 

Specimen Required

4 mL blood collected in Sodium Heparin tube and placed on ice. Centrifuge asap in a refrigerated centrifuge, separate Sodium Heparin plasma into an aliquot tube and Freeze immediately. 

Rejected Due To

  • Thawed samples will not be tested

Forms

Requistion

Reference Values

See Report

Performing Lab

Pharmacokinetics Laboratory

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

188 E. Blaine St, Suite 250

Seattle, WA 98102

Day(s) Performed

Tuesday - Saturday, 8am - 5pm

Report Available

2 days

Reporting Name

Busulfan

CPT Code Information

80299