Posaconazole

Test Name
Posaconazole
Test Code
SAPOS
Specimen Type

Blood - EDTA   

Preferred Volume   5mL

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, separate and freeze plasma.

Send to testing laboratory on dry ice. Do not pack dry ice in a sealed container. Use appropriate PPE.

Assay Performed
Biochemistry Dept
Alfred Hospital
Commercial Road
Prahran 3181
VIC
03 9076 3888
Assay Frequency

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

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