Posaconazole (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

POSZ

Test Code (Numeric Code)

3962

Laboratory Handling

Transport

Refrigerate and transport at 4°C

Separating

Separate on arrival

Laboratory

LabPLUS High Performance Liquid Chromatography

Sample Stability

Serum samples stable for up to two months at 4°C

Associated Tests

Synonyms

Antifungal, Posaconazole (Serum/Plasma)

Turnaround Time

4 days

TAT Between 4 days and 1 week
Batches performed twice per week. (Usually Tues/Thurs).
For urgent requests please contact the on-call Chemical Pathologist

Specimen Type

  • Plasma
  • Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Plain (Red Top)
Acceptable
  • Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Plain(Microtainer)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Pre-testing Requirements

Please state dose, dose interval and time of last dose on request form

Additional Specimen Information

Tubes containing gel (SST and PST) are NOT acceptable

Last updated: 24/08/2026