Posaconazole

Test Name
Posaconazole
Test Code
SAPOS1
Specimen Type

Blood - EDTA   

Preferred Volume   3mL

Minimum Volume  1mL (Capillary samples is acceptable -2x 0.5mL)

Comments
Collect pre-dose.  Please record all azole drugs the patient is receiving on the request form. 

LAB NOTES:

Centrifuge, aliquot plasma and store at 4oC. 

Send to testing laboratory at 4o

Assay Performed
Biochemistry Dept via Central Specimen Reception
Royal Melbourne Hospital
2nd Floor Main Block Grattan St
Parkville 3050
VIC
9342 7360

Assay Frequency

Tuesdays and Thursdays (Must be received by the external testing laboratory by 11.00hrs)   

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