ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Acyclovir (Zovirax®), Serum or Plasma : 0091328

Mnemonic: ACYCLOV

Methodology: Quantitative High Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Performed: Varies
Reported: 3-10 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Plain red.

Specimen Preparation: Separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Separator tubes.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 1 month; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: 1 month

Reference Interval:
By report
Note: Therapeutic ranges during chronic oral daily divided dosages of 1200-2400 mg
CPT Code(s): 80299
Cross References: Acycloguanosine (Acyclovir (Zovirax®), Serum or Plasma) , Zovirax® (Acyclovir (Zovirax®), Serum or Plasma)
 
 

 

 

 
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