Amoxicillin

Department

Toxicology

Delphic Registration Code

GCQU

Turnaround Time

3 days

Specimen Type

• Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4.0

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

2.0

Additional Specimen Information

Deliver on ice or ambient (only if within 2 hours of collection)

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Plasma

Transport to Lab

Frozen
If overnight - Frozen

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Separate immediately and freeze plasma aliquot. Stable at -20C for 3 days otherwise store at -80C

Interpretation

Refer to Medicines Information service at Christchurch Hospital

Reference Intervals

Refer to Medicines Information service at Christchurch Hospital

Test Method

LCMS analysis of free amoxicillin levels.

Samples ultrafiltered and then analysed via LCMS

Contact Canterbury Health Laboratories on +64 3 364 0484 or email LabInfo@cdhb.health.nz

Contact Information

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