Antibiotic Assay (amikacin, teicoplanin, ganciclovir, voriconazole)

Pathology category

Microbiology - Referred samples

Code

ABA

Referral code

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Test information

Antibiotics Referred:AmikacinTeicoplaninGanciclovirVoriconazole

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Any materials used in taking these samples must be discarded in an approved clinical waste and/or sharps container.Specimens should be transported to the laboratory as soon as possible. If there is a delay in transportation, store sample at 2-8˚C for up to 48 hrs.

Reference range

Tube type

Tube type info

Azole levels may be affected by the gel plug in a serum separation tube, therefore please send samples in a plain clotted blood tube with no additives.Please contact Biochemistry who will supply plain clotted blood tube with no additives (red topped vacutainers)

Special requirements

Minimum volume

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

1 day

TAT Inpatient

1 day

TAT GP/Outpatient

1 day

Referral lab

Southmead Hospital