Investigation | Itraconazole |
Indications | To ensure adequate and non-toxic levels of Itraconazole in the blood. |
Specimen Type | Ochre/Yellow top Clotted sample for Serum |
Request Form | Microbiology or Electronic |
Volume | Fill to the Line |
Delivery Time | A.S.A.P. |
Turn around time for final test | Upto 2 working days |
Uncertainty of testing | Oral Therapy - A random blood sample is required.
Intravenous treatment - A pre dose sample is required, followed by 2 Post dose samples.
The first taken 1 hour post dose and the second 4 - 6 hours post dose. |
Reference range | Target |
Appropriate testing /re-testing interval | "The trough level should be maintained above 0.5 mg/l. |
Related tests | None |
HOW TO guides | None |
Information leaflets | None |
Publications | None |
Guidelines | None |