Voriconazole, Quantitation Serum/Plasma
Order Name
Voriconazole Lvl
Test Number: 6900577
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 6900577
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Voriconazole, Quantitation Serum/Plasma
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Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry | 38370-3 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator (Red Top, No-Gel) | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.5 mL) | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Red-top tube OR lavender-top (EDTA) tube Specimen 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. Specimen Storage / Stability: Refrigerate Stability: Room temperature up to 14 days Refrigerate up to 14 days Frozen up to 14 days. Causes for Rejection: Gel-barrier tube |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Expected TAT | 3 - 7 days the next day. |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 700353 |
| CPT Code(s) | 80285 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |