5-Flucytosine (5-FC) Level
Order Name
5-Flucytosine
Test Number: 6904705
Revision Date 04/10/2017
Test Number: 6904705
Revision Date 04/10/2017
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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5-Flucytosine (5-FC) Level
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Bioassay | 3639-2 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2 mL (1 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator (Red Top, No-Gel) | Frozen |
| Instructions | Collect Plain red No-Gel clot tube. Aseptically remove 2mL(1mL) serum to a sterile tube and freeze. Unacceptable Conditions: Plasma. Required information includes: time and date of collection, time of last dose, and list of all antibiotics that the patient is receiving or has received in the past 48 hours Stability: Ambient 2 hours; Refrigerated 24 hours; Frozen 1 week. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Sun-Sat |
| Expected TAT | 2-3 days |
| Notes | Reference Lab: ARUP Test Code: 60846 Click Here to view information on the ARUP website. |
| CPT Code(s) | 80299 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |