Effect of various concentrations of flucytosine on the accuracy of serum creatinine determinations

Souney, P.F.; Mariani, G.

American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy 42(3): 621-622

1985


ISSN/ISBN: 0002-9289
PMID: 3985027
Document Number: 4045
The presence of flucytosine in plasma samples produced falsely elevated creatinine values when determined using the EKTACHEM method. The apparent threshold concentration of flucytosine for this interference is about 10 µg/mL. Patients receiving flucytosine should have creatinine determinations performed using an alternate method. Both the DuPont ACA and Technicon SMAC were found to be reliable in analyzing samples with flucytosine.

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Effect of various concentrations of flucytosine on the accuracy of serum creatinine determinations