Voriconazole by HPLC Tandem Mass Spectrometry

Source	Blood
Mnemonic	MISCREFBL Misc Ref Test Name field: Voriconazole
Specimen Requirements	Serum, 1 x 6.0 mL red top tube only Minimum 0.5 mL
Specimen Handling	PSC & RRL: Centrifuge, pour off, and transport serum on ice to DSC. Send specimen in a separate bag with a photocopy of the requistion. Extra-regional: Centrifuge, pour off, and freeze serum prior to transport to DSC. Send specimen in a separate bag with a photocopy of the requistion. DSC: Freeze specimens upon receipt in lab; ensure frozen specimens do not thaw.
Additional Information	Collect up to 1 hour prior to next dose. Collection site staff must ensure all of the following information is document on the requisition before collection begins: Date and time of last dose Date and time of next dose Length of time patient has been on current dosage Test methodology is HPLC Tandem Mass Spectrometry.
Testing Location	University of Alberta
Testing Frequency
Alternate Name(s)
Reference Interval