Amphotericin B Level
| Abbrev Code: | XMISC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Send Out Misc Test |
| Synonyms: | Antifungal Level; Fungus | ||
| Methodology: | High performance liquid chromatography | ||
| CPT Codes: | 80299 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Thurs by 1300; results are reported within 3-7 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Collect only one level at any time except during infusion. Specimens collected just before or within 15 minutes of the next dose represent the TROUGH levels. Specimens obtained within 15-30 minutes after the end of I.V. infusion or 45-60 minutes after an IM injection or 90 minutes after oral intake represent the PEAK level. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2.0 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.2 mL |
| Container: | Purple (EDTA) protect from light |
| Contraindications: | Patient receiving Sulindac simultaneously will interfere with assay. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.5 mL minimum. Submit in amber aliquot tube. Store in freezer. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship on dry ice. Protect from light. |
| Stability: | Specimen Management order test code 0097103 in ARUP Connect and indicate test "Amphotericin B Level to University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio" in notes. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio via ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | AMB |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | By report. |
| Use: | Determines if theoretically therapeutic, but nontoxic levels of amphotericin B are present. Used in special situations, eg, renal failure. |
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