Nevirapine

Test Name Nevirapine
Alternate Name(s)  
Laboratory Module LAB
Ordering Mnemonic

NEV

Specimen Type

Plasma (Heparinized)

Collection Container Green (5mL)
Container Information
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Collection Information

 

Blood Collection
Preferred collection time is a pre-dose trough sample (0 - 30 minutes prior to next dose)

 

Test Schedule  
Routine Turnaround Time 1 week
Stat Turnaround Time  
Reference Interval  
Critical Values  
Lab Process Notes Sample Type

Note: DO NOT use blood collection tubes that contain a gel
One heparinized (green top) 5 mL collection tube is required
Minimum volume (for children) is 3 mL heparinized blood
Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection and transfer the plasma to a clean tube.

The plasma should be frozen at -20o C asap

Storage and Transport

Ship Frozen to In Common Labs

Test Referred To McGill University Health Center (Via In Common Labs) 

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