Teicoplanin

Test information: Drug monitoring. Teicoplanin is an antibiotic used in the prophylaxis and treatment of serious infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus faecalis.

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Gold Top SST BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Clear - Plain;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

2ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

Trough Sample

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

Please see the report.

UKAS number

8099

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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