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CYTOXLAB

Pharmacie des HUG
Rue Gabrielle Perret-Gentil, 4 - 1211 Genève 14
Switzerland

Cytoxlab has developed a method enabling the simultaneous analysis of over 20 antineoplastic drugs at trace levels. The method is based on a simple surface sampling using a swab, which is then analyzed through a selective and sensitive technique. By determining potential contamination of surfaces by anticancer agents, the assessment of personnel exposure to these highly toxic agents becomes possible.

Cytoxlab is a negative-pressure laboratory equipped with automated and confined analytical instruments aimed at minimizing any contact of antineoplastic drugs with personnel and the environment. The Cytoxlab team uses personal protective equipment suitable for handling toxic agents in accordance with standard recommendations.

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Offered Kits
Surface prélevée standardisée à l'aide d'un chablon
  • Three sizes of surface sampling kits are offered (5, 10, or 15 wipe samples). Specific needs available upon request.
  • The service includes sending the kit to your location and its return to Cytoxlab by postal mail.
  • The sampling procedure is designed to be simple, allowing any healthcare professional to perform it.
  • Prompt analysis and delivery of results.
Practical infos
Analyzed Molecules
Carboplatine
  • Each analysis includes the detection and quantification of 24 anticancer molecules, among the most commonly used in hospital pharmacy:
  • 5-fluorouracil, busulfan, carboplatin, cyclophosphamide, cytarabine, dacarbazine, daunorubicin, docetaxel, doxorubicin, epirubicin, etoposide, ganciclovir, gemcitabine, idarubicin, ifosfamide, irinotecan, methotrexate, oxaliplatin, paclitaxel, pemetrexed, topotecan, treosulfan, vinblastine, vincristine.
Results presentation
Résultats
  • Within 3 to 4 weeks after receiving your samples at the laboratory, an analysis report will be sent to you via email.
  • Results are expressed in quantity (ng) per sample for each collected specimen.
Last update : 14/03/2024

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