Antibiotic levels – Gentamicin, Tobramycin, Teicoplanin and Vancomycin
Gentamicin and Vancomycin levels are performed by Blood Sciences.
Tobramycin and Teicoplanin are referred by Microbiology. Use microbiology request card. Samples must reach the laboratory by 1100 hr. Requests out of hours will be referred to the Consultant Microbiologist on call.
Reports usually ready by 1400hr.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Nasopharyngeal aspirates should be sent. Do not send mucoid specimens as these give uninterpretable results. Please consult the laboratory before sending specimens for investigation. This test is only available during late autumn and winter.
Reports usually ready within same day
Serous fluids
These should be sent in sterile laboratory container e.g. universals and NOT histology pots (these are not sterile, may contain formalin and are not leakproof).
Reports usually ready within 2 days
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