Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM): aciclovir and ganciclovir
This test is referred to another lab outside our network
This does not affect where samples are sent and where your results are issued.
This does not affect where samples are sent and where your results are issued.
Description:
Aciclovir and ganciclovir levels are common virology request for TDM. These samples are sent to Bristol.
Aciclocir TDM indications:
Requesters have found these assays to be of value in patients with renal failure and/or
on ECMO, in cases of suspected neurotoxicity, or suspected poor absorption and in
some patients receiving valaciclovir.
Ganciclovir TDM indications:
Indications
Requesters have found these assays to be of value in patients with renal failure and to
monitor oral absorption, particularly in patients receiving valganciclovir.
Aciclocir TDM indications:
Requesters have found these assays to be of value in patients with renal failure and/or
on ECMO, in cases of suspected neurotoxicity, or suspected poor absorption and in
some patients receiving valaciclovir.
Ganciclovir TDM indications:
Indications
Requesters have found these assays to be of value in patients with renal failure and to
monitor oral absorption, particularly in patients receiving valganciclovir.
Clinical details:
Please specify which of these levels are required
Department:
Location:
Sample type and Volume required:
Sample required
Approx. 1-2 mL of separated serum (if sample size is a problem the minimum
acceptable is 100 µL).
Approx. 1-2 mL of separated serum (if sample size is a problem the minimum
acceptable is 100 µL).
Turnaround time:
2 days
Special sample instructions:
Timing of samples
We recommend a pre dose sample and a post dose sample, taken either 1h after the
end of iv administration or 2h after oral administration.
Contacts:
South London Specialist Virology Centre
Results: 02032996155 Medical Advice: 02032996298
King's College Hospital
Cheyne Wing, 2nd Floor (opposite Liver ITU)
Denmark Hill
London SE5 9RS
DX address: South London (PHL) Kings DX 6570200 Peckham 90SE
Cheyne Wing, 2nd Floor (opposite Liver ITU)
Denmark Hill
London SE5 9RS
DX address: South London (PHL) Kings DX 6570200 Peckham 90SE
Laboratory:
Last updated: 07/08/2015
