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Ganciclovir (Blood)

Alternate Names
Gancyclovir, Cymevene, Vitrasert, Valganciclovir, Ganciclovir Level
Test Code
GANC
Testing Laboratory
Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type

Blood
Container Type

Lithium Heparin - No Gel (Green Top)

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Medicare Rebate

Yes

Out of Pocket Costs
None
Ordering Information

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Collection Instructions

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Transport Instructions
Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions
Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency
As Required
Min Test Volume
200uL
Add On Test Suitability
Room Temperature 3 days
Refrigerated (2-4°C) 7 days
Frozen (-20°C) up to 1 year*


*Subject to sample availability
Container ID
LHNG, SNG, ES, EL, EP
CSR Instructions

Centrifuge, aliquot, and freeze AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions

  • Forward sample to Heidelberg laboratory frozen in BioFreeze bottle. 

Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception

  • Place sample in frozen (-20°C) Sendout tub.
Laboratory Instructions

Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions

  • PLAIN (red top) tube or EDTA tube can be acceptable container types
External Laboratory
HPLC Laboratory, Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital
Accredited Test
Yes

These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference

Order of Draw (PDF)

Swab Collection Guide (PDF)

Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)

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Austin Hospital Studley Road
Heidelberg, VIC 3084
Phone:9496-3100
Fax: 03 9496 5803

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