| Test Name: Flucytosine (5FC) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternate Test Names | 5FC (Flucytosine); Ancotil | ||
| PLS Test Code | 5FC | Laboratory | Biochemistry |
| Specimen | Blood | Analysis Performed On | Serum |
| Container | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Container colour | White |
| Multiple specimens | OR Lithium Heparin Gel Tube | ||
| Required Volume Adult (mL) | 9 | Req Vol Paediatric (mL) | 2 |
| Reference Ranges | Pre-dose (trough): 25 - 50 ug/mL, Post-dose (peak): 50 - 100 ug/mL. | ||
| Turnaround Time Routine | 1 Day | Turnaround Time Urgent | |
| Turnaround Other | |||
| Days test is performed | By request | Transport | Room temperature |
| Special Requirements | Pre dose - collected 5-30 minutes prior to dose. Post dose - collected 30 minutes post IV dose. - collected 1-2 hours post oral dose. | ||
| Patient Preparation | None | ||
| Collection Instructions | Venepuncture. Date, time and dose of last dose must be written on Request Form.. | ||
| Clinical Information | |||
| Sent to Reference Laboratory | No | ||
| Ref Laboratory Name | |||
| Estimated Patient Fee | N/A | ||
| Last Updated | 25-Aug-2006 (Version: 1.00) | ||