Test Code BUSFN Busulfan
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB2322
Epic Description: BUSULFAN
Synonym
Myleran
Busilvex
Collection Limitations
Place on wet ice immediately after collection. Deliver by hand to Sendout Lab (or CSR if Sendout Lab is closed). Collect at Jeff Hwy Campus only. Must be sent out on day of collection. (Monday-Friday)
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Specimen Required
Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
---|---|---|---|
Preferred |
Dark Green, Sodium Heparin – No Gel |
4.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Place on wet ice from collection through processing. Plasma must be frozen within 1 hour of collection. Centrifuge in refrigerated centrifuge, aliquot all plasma and immediately freeze.
Aliquot Requirements
Plasma
Optimum 2.0 mL
Minimum 0.5 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Fred Hutch Cancer Center, Referral code: BUSFN
Assay Frequency
Monday – Friday
Routine Turnaround Time
2-4 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Store frozen.
CPT Code Information
82542