Acyclovir, Serum or Plasma
Also known as: ACYCLOV
Use
The Acyclovir, Serum or Plasma test is used to measure the concentration of the antiviral drug Acyclovir in the patient's blood. It provides information for monitoring therapeutic levels, ensuring proper dosing, and assessing patient compliance. This test is particularly relevant in treating patients with viral infections such as herpes simplex and varicella-zoster virus, where Acyclovir is commonly prescribed.
Special Instructions
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. New York state approved. For accurate test results, proper specimen handling and timely separation of blood cells from serum or plasma are essential.
Limitations
The test has a reporting limit of 0.20 mcg/mL. Certain conditions such as improper specimen collection, handling, or delays in processing can affect the accuracy of the test results. The test is not cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration, and its performance characteristics were determined by NMS Labs. It is not intended for use as a stand-alone diagnostic evaluation.
New York Approved
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 9416-9
- 9416-9
Result Turnaround Time
8-11 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Container
ARUP Standard Transport Tube
Collection Instructions
Separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.2 mL)
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Room temperature and frozen.
Causes for Rejection
Separator tubes.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 1 month |
| Refrigerated | 1 month |
| Frozen | 4 months |