Itraconazole Level (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Itraconazole Level (Blood)

Alternate Names	Sporamax, Itraconazole Level Pre Dose
Test Code	ITRA
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	9 mL EDTA (Purple Top) - DEDICATED
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	Dose information should be provided and length of therapy must be >5 days.
Collection Instructions	Please collect 1 x DEDICATED EDTA tube. Collect sample just before next dose. If dose changed, measure again after 5 days.
Transport Instructions	Send to the laboratory as soon as possible
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Three times per week
Min Test Volume	5mL
Add On Test Suitability	This test cannot be added after 48 hours of collection.

Container ID	ES, EL, EP
CSR Instructions	Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception Centrifuge, aliquot, and refrigerate plasma within 48 hours of collection.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Biochemistry, Alfred Pathology Services
Accredited Test	Yes

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