Test Directory
| Test Code | ||||
| POSAQ | ||||
| Test Name | ||||
| Posaconazole, Quantitative by LC-MS/MS | ||||
| CPT Codes | ||||
| 80187 | ||||
| Expected Turnaround Time | ||||
| 2 - 7 days | ||||
| Clinical Utility | ||||
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Prophylaxis of invasive Aspergillus and Candida infections in severely immunocompromized patients and treatments of oropharyngeal candidiasis. |
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| Specimen and Container Info | ||||
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Preferred Specimen Type: Serum Alternate Specimen Type: Plasma
Preferred Collection Container: Red Top, Plain Alternate Collection Container: Lavender Top (EDTA) Desired Specimen Volume: 1 mL |
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| Collection Instructions | ||||
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| Processing and Submission Instructions | ||||
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| Patient Preparation | ||||
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| Transport Instructions | ||||
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Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. |
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| Causes for Rejection | ||||
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| Methodology | ||||
| Liquid Chromatography - Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) | ||||
| Reference Intervals | ||||
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See patient report. |
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| Limitations | ||||
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The use of gel-barrier tubes is not recommended due to slow absorption of the drug by the gel. Depending on the specimen volume and storage times, the decrease in drug level due to absorption may be clinically significant. |
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| Reference Lab | ||||
| Labcorp Of America Holdings | ||||
| Testing Schedule | ||||
| Monday-Friday | ||||
The American Medical Association (AMA) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published by HNL Lab Medicine are guidelines and are intended for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the exclusive responsibility of the billing entity. View the Terms.
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