Test Code FLUCN Fluconazole, Quantitative by LC-MS/MS
Clinical Indications
Optimize drug therapy and monitor patient adherence.
Additional Test Codes
Epic Order Name: FLUCONAZOLE,
SERUM (aka FLUCN)
Sunquest Order Code: FLUCN
Epic Px Code: LAB9597
Specimen Collection Type
Preferred: Red
Acceptable: lavender (EDTA) or dark green
(sodium heparin)
Minimum Collection Volume
0.6 mL
Reference Range
Therapeutic Range: 5.0-20.0 µg/mL
Critical Value
n/a
Interpretation
Adverse effects may include headache, nausea and abdominal pain.
Rejection Criteria
Lipemic specimens.
Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing
2 Days
Specimen Stability
Frozen (preferred): 6 months
Ambient: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Day(s) Performed
Tue, Thu, Sat
Performing Lab - Department
TUKHS-BH-Mail Outs
CPT Code
80299
LOINC Code
10987-6
Test Alias
Diflucan
Additional Information / Notes
Timing of specimen collection: Pre-dose (trough) draw – At steady state concentration.