Voriconazole by HPLC Tandem Mass Spectrometry

MISCREFBL

Misc Ref Test Name field: Voriconazole

Serum, 1 x 6.0 mL red top tube only

Minimum 0.5 mL

PSC & RRL:
Centrifuge, pour off, and transport serum on ice to DSC. Send specimen in a separate bag with a photocopy of the requisition.

Extra-regional:
Centrifuge, pour off, and freeze serum prior to transport to DSC. Send specimen in a separate bag with a photocopy of the requisition.

DSC:
Freeze specimens upon receipt in lab; ensure frozen specimens do not thaw.

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.