Fluconazole Test | Austin Pathology

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Fluconazole

Alternate Names	Diflucan
Cerner Test Name	Fluconazole Pre Dose
Laboratory	Referred Test
Specimen	Blood
Container	EDTA (purple)
Collection Instructions	Collect at room temperature
Additional Collection Instructions	Collect just before next dose. If dose changed, remeasure after 5 days. Do not use tubes containing separator gel.
Minimum Adult Volume	5mL
Minimum Paediatric Volume	1mL
Frequency	Daily
Reference Interval	Please consult Infectious Diseases regarding interpretation of levels.

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Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)

Test Code	FLUCO
Container ID	ES, EL, EP
Opt. Container	Lithium Heparin - No Gel (green) 9ml PLAIN (red top)
Storage Instructions	Store at 4°C
Transport Instructions	Transport at 4°C
External Laboratory	Biochemistry, Alfred Pathology Services