Itraconazole Level
Additional Codes
LAB7715
Performing Laboratory
St. Louis Children's Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Red Top
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions: Spin down within 2 hours of draw
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Sample Rejection: Specimens collected in gel tubes
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Day(s) Test Set Up
Test set-up: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday; cut-off: 09:00 a.m.
Turnaround Time: 1-3 days
Reference Values
Itraconazole (trough) |
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localized infection: |
>0.5 mcg/mL |
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systemic infection: |
>1.0 mcg/mL |
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Hydroxyitraconazole |
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No therapeutic range established; activity and serum concentration are similar to parent drug. |
Critical Value: Itraconazole+Hydroxyitraconazole (combined total) ≥ 10.0 mcg/mL
Test Classification and CPT Coding
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by St Louis Children's Hospital Laboratory in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
CPT Code 80189