Lamivudine - plasma Referred Test

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Eurofins Biomnis code

LAMIV

Synonyms
  • Epivir®
  • Triumeq®
  • 3tc
Specialty

Analytical Chemistry


Clinical significance

Cytadine nuceloside analogue, very active antiviral against hepatitis B virus and AZT-resistant HIV. Acts by reverse transcriptase and viral DNA polymerase inhibition. Does not disturb the normal cellular metabolism but involves haematogenic toxicity on the 3 lines.

Preanalytics
  • A tube specifically for this analysis : No
Further information

Enclose the specific clinical information form (R6-INTGB : Anti-retroviral medicines)
Recommended residual rate, once steady state is reached


Methodology

HPLC - High Performance Liquid Chromatography

Turnaround time

3 weeks


Testing Laboratory

Refered Test


Caption

Referred TestThe pre-analytical conditions and prices are defined on the basis of the requirements of the performing laboratory.