Turnaround times
The quoted turnaround time is from sample receipt in the laboratory, to results authorisation in the Laboratory Information Management system. The times do not include transport of specimen to the laboratory or the administrative process to print and post/email reports. Service users must allow for transport and reporting time when ordering tests.
Clinical background:
To check for adequate therapeutic drug concentrations
Specimen container paediatric:
Clotted blood
Specimen container adult:
Clotted blood – Gold SST
Minimum volume paediatric:
1 ml
Minimum volume adult:
5 ml
Special requirements:
Samples to be collected pre-dose after 5 days of treatment. Send to laboratory as quickly as possible. If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C.
Sample stability:
Stable for up to 24 hours
Transport requirements:
Standard
Add on test:
n/a
Quality assurance:
Sample referred to Reference Laboratory.
Interpretation:
Interpretative comments are added to reports where applicable.
Reference ranges:
Sent to Reference laboratory: Recommended trough concentrations are: 0.7 mg/L for prophylaxis and >1.0 mg/L for invasive disease
Factors affecting result:
If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C
Referenced documents:
UKHSA: Mycology reference laboratory: service user handbookOther info:
Referred to Bristol