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Posaconazole (Sendaway Test)

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

POS

Specimen Types:

Plasma

Container Types:

EDTA 3 mL

Adults Volume or Mass:

3 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect pre-dose

Collect samples Pre Dose

Do not use tubes with gel separator.

Assay run 3 x weekly (Monday, Tuesday & Thursday) - samples must be in the Alfred laboratory by 11AM on each of those day. Results available the following day.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge
Aliquot
Store frozen

Assay Frequency:

3 x weekly (thrice)

External Laboratory:

The Alfred Pathology Service (APS)

External Transport Instructions:

Send Frozen on Dry Ice