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

The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

Specimen Collection

Busulphan