Preferred Sample Type
Suitable Specimen Types
- Serum
- EDTA Plasma
- Li Hep Plasma
500 ul of serum/plasma
Specimen Transport
UsualSample Processing in Laboratory
Centrifuge and place in toxicology box in cold room.Sample Preparation
CentrifugeTurnaround Time
5 working daysSample Stability
4 ºCMelphalan (Alkeran)
General Information
Melphalan (phenylalanine nitrogen mustard, melfalan, L-PAM, L-sarcolysine, Alkeran, Sarcoclorin) is a synthetic alkylating agent that has been used clinically since 1970 as an antineoplastic agent. It is used to treat myeloma, melanoma and ovarian cancer.
The adverse effects resulting from melphalan therapy include nausea, vomiting, diahorrea, bone marrow suppresion, alopecia, haemolytic anaemia and hepatotoxicity.
Patient Preparation
None required.
Notes
Please avoid use of gel seperator tubes
Reference Range
No reference range available.
Specifications
- EQA Scheme?: No