LOINC Code 93478-6: Busulfan area under the curve panel (Stdy P)

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Busulfan area under the curve panel. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Plas.

When is it used?

• Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
• May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
• Status: ACTIVE
• Order vs observation: Order
• Panel type: Panel

What it does not mean

• The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

• Busulfan area under the curve panel - Plasma
• Busulfan area under the curve panel
• The results of this panel will help guide dosing adjustments to achieve complete bone marrow ablation while minimizing dose-dependent toxicity of busulfan. Busulfan is generally given in 2H infusions, once every 6H for 4 days (a total of 16 doses). Ideally, this pharmacokinetic evaluation of the area under the curve (AUC) and clearance after the first dose is performed to help guide dosing with results available by the 5th dose.
• Busulfan AUC; Busulfan AUC Pnl; DRUG/TOXICOLOGY; Drugs; Myleran; Pan; PANEL.DRUG & TOXICOLOGY; Panl; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Pnl; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Studies; Study; Sutdies

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

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