Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD77039Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Lab Quest DiagnosticsLab Test ID 94097
Fluconazole
Also known as: Diflucan®
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Fluconazole is commonly used in the treatment of various types of fungal infections. Measurement of serum drug levels may aid in optimizing dosing regimens, particularly when non‑compliance, drug interactions, pharmacokinetic variability, or suspected toxicity are of concern.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Interpretation of results should include clinical evaluation. The assay was developed and analytically validated by Quest Diagnostics under CLIA and has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Fluconazole
AnalyteFluconazole • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
2-5 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container
red‑top tube (no gel)
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Causes for Rejection
Serum separator tubes (SST) • Other body fluids
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |