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Pseudonyms

Busulphan pre-infusion; Busulphan pre-infusion Level; Busulfan; Myleran; Busulfex IV; Busulphan AUC; Busulphan Level / AUC

Collection Requirements

4.5mL Lithium Heparin on Ice

Samples submitted for testing MUST be accompanied by a copy of the Pharmacokinetics request form.

Please collect 2mL Whole blood (lithium heparin) prior to the dose, then at 0min, 1h, 2h, 4h and 8h after infusion end. Each specimen MUST be clearly marked with the date/time of collection.

Lithium heparin samples MUST be forwarded to the Pharmacokinetics Laboratory for processing as soon as practicable after collection, as busulphan is only stable in plasma at room temperature for up to 4h.

Alternatively the specimens may be collected and stored on ice/refrigerated and forwarded as a batch after the last collection.

Tube Colour

Green On Ice

Test image(s)

Requires own tube?

Yes

Department

Biochemistry

Reference Interval

See report

Availability

Performed Daily

Reference Laboratory

Westmead Childrens Hospital, Hawkesbury Road & Hainsworth Street, Westmead NSW 2145. tel 02 9845 3286, Fax 02 9845 3332

Fee

Contact reference laboratory directly for up to date fee advice.

Notes

Referring laboratories must ensure the plasma is separated as soon as practicable post collection, and the plasma sample transported to the Pharmacokinetics Laboratory frozen.

Please notify the Pharmacokinetics Laboratory prior to collecting and sending specimens for testing, via telephone or email.

Test code: BUSU

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