Voriconazole

Test ID: 

704023

CPT code:

80299

Synonyms:

Voriconazole, Serum or Plasma

UK-109,496

Vfend®

Clinical Use:

Treatment of invasive aspergillosis; treatment of esophageal candidiasis; treatment of candidemia; treatment of candida deep tissue infections; treatment of serious fungal infections caused by Scedosporium apiospermum and fusarium spp in patients intolerant or refractory to other therapy.

Specimen Type:

Serum (preferred) or plasma

Requested Volume: 

1 mL

Minimum Volume: 

0.5 mL

Container Type: 

Red-top tube or lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Collection:

Transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube. Do not use a gel barrier tube. The use of gel-barrier tubes is not recommended due to slow absorption of the drug by the gel. Depending on the specimen volume and storage times, the decrease in drug level due to absorption may be clinically significant.

Storage Instructions:

Refrigerate.

Stability Requirements:

Stable for 14 days at room temperature, refrigerated, or frozen.

Rejection Criteria

Gel-barrier tube