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Test Name Alias
Voriconazole Blood Level | Vfend | 179
Interface Order Alias
11296
Quick Collect
+S/PO/A
Collection Instructions
Specimen Collection: Blood
Container(s): Red top (no additive)
Preferred Volume to Collect: 6.0 mL
Minimum Volume to Collect: 4.0 mL
Neonate Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL
Capillary collect ok? Yes
Microtainer acceptable? Yes
Collection Instructions:
- After collection, gently invert tube 8-10 times.
- Specimen should be processed – See Processing Instructions.
Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)
Processed Specimen: Serum
Centrifuge/Spin: Yes
Aliquot: Yes
Processing Instructions:
- When tubes are clotted (30 minutes), centrifuge specimen.
- Pipette serum into aliquot tube
Minimum serum volume: 0.5 mL
Transport Temperature: Ambient
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 72 hours
Refrigerate: 7 days
Frozen: 14 days
Laboratory Retention: 7 days
Test Frequency
Test is run every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Usual TAT 1-3 days.
Reference Range
Voriconazole
1.0 – 5.5 mcg/mL
Trough levels >6 mcg/mL (and especially >10 mcg/mL) have been associated with toxicity in several reports.
Trough levels <1 mcg/mL have been associated with suboptimal response in several reports.
Performing Department
Toxicology
Performing Department Laboratory Location
Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Spectrum Health Toxicology Laboratory. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The laboratory is regulated under CLIA as qualified to perform high-complexity testing. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.
CPT
80285
CDM Code
3018028501
Epic Test ID
1230101299
LOINC
Voriconazole Lvl: 38370-3
Mayo Access Code
SHO11296
Reviewed Date
2/15/2023