Referred Tests
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Test ID: FGANP
Ganciclovir, Plasma
Specimen Type 
Describes the specimen type validated for testing
Plasma EDTA
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing
Container/Tube: EDTA (lavender top) or Pink top
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Draw blood in EDTA (lavender top) or Pink top tube(s) (Plasma gel tube is not acceptable.) Spin down and send 1 mL of plasma refrigerate in preservative-free plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the Testing Laboratory
0.5 mL
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | Polymer gel separation tube (SST or PST) |
Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the performing laboratory, alternate acceptable temperatures are also included
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma EDTA | Refrigerated (preferred) | 30 days | |
| Frozen | 120 days | ||
| Ambient | 30 days |