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Cabotegravir & Rilpivirine
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General
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Clinical Use:
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Clinical drug monitoring of trough concentrations for patients on injections of cabotegravir and rilpivirine.
This test is currently not NATA accredited. |
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Availability:
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Samples are batched and tested once a month. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| CAB, Cabenuva, Cabotegravir, CRVIR, Rilpivirine, RPV, |
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Code:
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CRVIR |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send separated sample frozen on dry ice. |
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Reference Interval:
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Cabotegravir: >166 ug/L
Rilpivirine: >12 ug/L
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Serum, no gel (RED), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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Collection Instructions:
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Record date, time and dosage of last dose on request form. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Centrifuge, separate and freeze sample. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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0.5mL |
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Stability:
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48 hours chilled; 8 weeks frozen |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send separated sample frozen on dry ice. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Toxicology |
Clinical Pharmacology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4126 |
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Last Updated : 10-03-2026 15:17 |