Fluconazole

Test ID: 

703720

CPT code:

80299

Synonyms:

Diflucan®

Clinical Use:

Treatment of candidiasis, cryptococcal meningitis, and antifungal prophylaxis in allogeneic bone marrow transplant recipients.

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