Acyclovir
| Abbrev Code: | ACYCL | ||
| Order Code: | LAB1207 | Order Name: | Acyclovir, Serum or Plasma |
| Synonyms: | Zovirax | ||
| Methodology: | Quantitative high performance liquid chromatography/Tandem mass spectrometry | ||
| CPT Codes: | 80375 x1, 80375 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 8-11 days. | ||
| Compliance: | Performed by a non-ARUP laboratory. |
||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.6 mL |
| Container: | Red (no gel) Alternate Containers: Purple (EDTA) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Collected in gel tube. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours. Aliquot 1 mL, 0.2 mL minimum, serum or plasma. Store in refrigerator.
Test is not performed by ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | 1 month at room temperature or refrigerated; 4 months frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (National Medical Services via ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 0091328 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | By report. |
Click HERE to Report test errors or omissions.
*If no email program is associated with this computer, please contact:
[email protected] for TestID: 3866"