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Mitotane

Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:MITOTANE
Specimen Types:Plasma
Container Types:
EDTA 10 mL
Adults Volume or Mass:6 mL
Collection & Request Instructions:Collect pre-dose

It is recommended that a baseline (pre-treatment) blood sample, a trough level at 1, 2 and 4 weeks after starting treatment, and then regular checks of a trough level every 3 months, be performed.

Processing Instructions:Time critical - do not delay handling !

1. Immediately Centrifuge for 15 minutes at 4'C @3500 rpm.
2. Aliquot and store plasma (2-5 ml) in a polypropylene tube at -20'C.
3. Contact Madhu Garg in advance so assay can be prepared.
4. Ship frozen plasma with enough dry ice to remain frozen to address below.

Madhu Garg
Medical Oncology Laboratory
Calvary Mater Newcastle Hospital
Edith St
Waratah  NSW 2298

madhu.garg@calvarymater.org.au

02 40143255

 

 

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:Send to lab immediately
Assay Frequency:Fortnightly
External Laboratory:NSW Health Pathology, Calvary Mater Hospital
External Transport Instructions:Send Frozen on Dry Ice