Voriconazole, plasma

Alternate test name

Vfend

Lab area

Clinical Biochemistry - TDM & Toxicology

Method and equipment

LC-MS/MS

Expected turn-around time

Same day if received by 9:30h Routine: 72 hours

Storage and transportation

Same day: 4°C (transport with a cool pack if possible), Next Day: -20°C (transport on dry ice)

Background and clinical significance

Voriconazole is used to treat serious fungal infections such as invasive aspergillosis and esophageal candidiasis. Voriconazole is in a class of antifungal medications called triazoles which work by slowing the growth of the fungi that cause infection.

Disease condition

Anti-fungal