REF MISC
5-Flucytosine
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Red top tube - serum gel tube is acceptable
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.3 mL
Collection Procedure:
1. Draw 30 min. after the IV dose is completed or 1 - 2 hours after the oral dose.
2. Trough specimens should be drawn immediately prior to the next scheduled dose.
Specimen Processing:
SPIN THE TUBE WITHIN 2 HOURS OF COLLECTION.
Store and Transport:
Frozen
Stability:
Frozen - 28 days
Refrigerated - 28 days
Room temperature - 28 hours
CPT Codes:
80299
Method:
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)