Test Code LAB3947 Fluconazole Level
Clinical System Name
Fluconazole Level
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Lavender EDTA
Acceptable: Plain Red or Green (Sodium or Lithium Heparin)
Preferred Vol: 2.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 1.2 mL
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: -20 C
Storage location: Aliquot 1 mL serum or plasma to a plastic tube affixed with an EPIC collection label. Place sample in the CPA Freezer, Send Outs rack.
Off-site collection: Aliquot 1 mL serum or plasma to a plastic tube affixed with an EPIC collection label. Transport frozen.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Room temp | 48 h |
| Refrigerated | 48 h | |
| Frozen | 6 m |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | Tue, Thu, Sat | 2-7 d |
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Laboratories
500 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108-1221
Phone Number: (800) 522-2787
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
Methodology
Method: Quantitative High Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Analytical Volume: 0.5 mL Serum or Plasma
Limitations:
Reference Range
Therapeutic Range: 5.0-20.0 µg/mL
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Fluconazole, Quantitative by LC-MS/MS |
| Reference Lab Test Code: | 0097621 |
| Instructions: | Send out Monday through Friday with the ARUP courier. |