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General
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Clinical Use:
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Fluconazole is a bis-triazole antifungal agent. |
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Availability:
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Samples are batched and tested once a week. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Diflucan, |
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Code:
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FLUC |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send whole sample chilled.
Send separated sample frozen on dry ice. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Refer to report or laboratory
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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EDTA (LAVENDER), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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Collection Instructions:
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Collect sample prior to dose as trough level.
Record date, time and dosage of last dose on request form.
If sample will not reach laboratory within 3 hours of collection, it must be centrifuged, separated and frozen. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Centrifuge, separate and freeze sample. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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200 uL |
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Stability:
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3 hours chilled |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send separated sample frozen on dry ice. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Contact Phone
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Laboratory |
SydPath (St Vincents Hospital) |
(02) 8382 9100 |
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Last Updated : 06-10-2020 09:40 |