Test ID FGANP Ganciclovir, Plasma
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube: EDTA (lavender top) or pink top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
1. Draw blood in EDTA (lavender top) or pink top tube(s). Plasma gel tube is not acceptable.
2. Centrifuge and send 1 mL of plasma refrigerate in 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 |
Reference Values
0.2 mcg/mL
The reported value may vary based on dilution or weight of the specimen.
Day(s) Performed
Monday-Sunday
Report Available
8 to 12 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 |