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5-Fluorocytosine
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | 5FC |
| Performed by | Focus via Quest |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | HPLC |
| Container type | Red top |
| Amount to Collect | 4 mL blood |
| Sample type | Serum |
| Preferred volume | 2 mL serum |
| Min. Volume | 1 mL |
| Processing notes | Spin and freeze aliquot. Forward to CB. |
| Ref Lab Rejection Criteria | Unacceptable at room temperature or refrigerated, |
| Units | µg/mL (mcg/mL) |
| Normal range | < 1.0 µg/mL |
| Synonyms | 5FC; ancobon; FC,5-; flucytosine, 5- |
| Stability | Frozen 2 weeks |
| Turn around times | Turnaround 4-7 days |
| CPT coding | 80299-90 |
| LOINC code | 3639-2 |
| Last Updated | 9/8/2012 1:56:08 PM |
| Entry Number | 390 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667