Test Overview
Method
Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Result Included
Isavuconazole
Specimen
Specimen Type
Serum/PlasmaContainers
Preferred Containers
Red top (no additive)
Acceptable Containers
Green top (lithium or sodium heparin)
Volume
Sample Volume
1.0 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
To monitor therapy, collect trough specimen immediately prior to next dose or at least 12 hours post-dose. Avoid anticoagulants such as citrate, oxalate, and separator gel tubes.
Stability
| Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|
| 1 day | > 1 day |
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Specimen | Gel Separator tubes |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
10 days
Referral Location
Canada
Interface & Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Name | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| IVCZL SP | Isavuconazole | 65379 | mg/L |
Test Version
Last Updated
2024-09-05