- Test Name
- Posaconazole
- Test Code
- SAPOS
- Specimen Type
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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.
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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
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Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays (Must be received by the external testing laboratory by 11.00hrs)