Test Overview
Test Methodology
Ultra-performance Liquid Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry (UPLC/MS)
Test Usage
Monitoring fluconazole therapy to guide dose adjustment and ensure adequate coverage while avoiding high concentrations associated with toxicity, especially in patients who have severely compromised renal function, for those who are undergoing dialysis, or for those where absorption may be impacted. Routine drug monitoring is not indicated in most patients.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Friday
Analytic Time
2 - 3 days
Soft Order Code
MMLR
Synonyms
- Diflucan
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo Wild 102 (ZW102) (UT Health Science Center at San Antonio)
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen in a red top tube; do not use SST. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial within 24 hours of collection and freeze. EDTA plasma is also acceptable.
Normal Volume
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL serum
Rejection Criteria
SST tube not acceptable.
Additional Information
Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories; performed by UT Health Science Center at San Antonio.
Billing
CPT Code
80299
NY State Approved
No