Fluconazole Level
Fluconazole Level
Test Codes
EPIC: LAB1230986, SOFT: FLUCO
Department
Toxicology
Specimen Collection Criteria
Collect: One plain red top tube. (Minimum Whole Blood: 2.0 mL, serum 1.0 mL)
Do not use Serum Separator Tubes.
Time of Collection: Trough, just prior to next dose.
Physician Office/Draw Specimen Preparation
Do not centrifuge. Maintain whole blood in original collection tube at room temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F) prior to transport.
Preparation for Courier Transport
Transport: Whole blood in original collection tube at room temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F). (Min: 2.0 mL)
Rejection Criteria
Serum Separator (SST) tubes.
In-Lab Processing
Do not centrifuge specimen. Deliver immediately to the appropriate testing station.
For more information on this test, please see procedures at
Storage
Specimen Stability for Testing:
Room Temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F): 2 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F): 7 days
Frozen (-20°C/-4°F or below): 3 months
Specimen Storage in Department Prior to Disposal:
Refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F): 3 days
Frozen (-20°C/-4°F or below): 3 months
Laboratory
Royal Oak Toxicology Laboratory
Performed
Sunday – Saturday. Results available within 24 hrs.
Reference Range
5.0-20.0 mcg/mL
Test Methodology
Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS).
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Beaumont Health. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The Laboratory is regulated under CLIA as qualified to perform high-complexity testing. This test is used for clinical purposes and should not be regarded as investigational or for research.
Clinical Utility
Fluconazole is a triazole antifungal that is active against most species of Candida, Cryptococcus neuformans and various dimorphic fungi. Fluconazole is used for the treatment of invasive candidiasis, cryptococcal meningitis, and coccidioidomycosis. Fluconazole is highly orally bioavailable and has linear pharmacokinetics.
CPT Codes
80299
LOINC: 10987-6, 249-3
Contacts
Toxicology Laboratory – RO
248-551-8058
Name: Toxicology Laboratory – RO
Location:
Phone: 248-551-8058
Last Updated
7/21/2024
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