Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD94977Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Voriconazole, CSF
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Voriconazole is an antifungal agent commonly used to treat infections caused by Aspergillus and other fungal species. Monitoring voriconazole levels in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is important to ensure patients achieve therapeutic concentrations, given the variability in absorption and elimination and the need to avoid subtherapeutic levels or toxicity.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Voriconazole
AnalyteQuantitation
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
2-4 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Volume
0.5 mL preferred, minimum 0.2 mL
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Container
sterile screw-cap vial
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 5 days |
| Refrigerated | 5 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
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