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 toxicity and therapeutic drug concentrations
Specimen container paediatric:
Clotted blood.
Specimen container adult:
Clotted blood – Gold SST.
Minimum volume paediatric:
1ml
Minimum volume adult:
5ml
Special requirements:
Samples to be collected pre-dose after 3-5 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 hrs.
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: Prophylaxis and therapy
Pre (trough): 1.0 – 5.5 mg/L or
2.0 – 5.5 mg/L for bulky or
disseminated infections.
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