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Specimen Collection

Busulphan


Test Name
Busulphan
Test Code
SABUS1
Specimen Type

Blood - Lithium Heparin

Minimum Volume
1 ml
Preferred Volume
1.5 ml
Comments

Collection Notes

Collect from different lumen to the one used to administer Busulphan.  Book with CSR 9345 5904 prior to collection.  Clinician must complete attached request form and collection sheet in addition to EPIC request.

Laboratory Notes

Separate and freeze plasma immediately after collection.

Expect collection time points: 0hr, 1hr, 2hr, 4hr post administration

MUST BE SENT SAME DAY AS COLLECTION

Specimen reception staff to include comment in online interstate freight order "Delivery must be received at the Childrens Hospital at Westmead by 10.00 next day"

Cost
$125 per test. Usually requested 3-5 intervals
MBS item number
Non MBS item
Assay Performed
Pharmacokinetics via Specimen Reception ATT: Dr Christa Nath
The Children's Hospital at Westmead
Crn Hawksbury Rd & Hainsworth Sts
Westmead 2145
NSW
(02) 9845 3287
Linked Documents
SR-E-034_Busulphan Collection Sheet
SR-E-035_Busulphan Request Form
Activated T Cells and Double Negative T Cells 2