Teicoplanin, Serum/Plasma

Department

Toxicology

Delphic Registration Code

TEPL

Turnaround Time

48 hours

Specimen Type

• Serum
• Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

Acceptable

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4.0

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

Acceptable

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

1.0

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum
• Plasma

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Interpretation

For treatment of bacteraemia or deep seated infection, trough concentrations >20 mg/L are recommended.
CAUTION: Teicoplanin has a long half life (~5 days) AND clearance is reduced with renal impairment.

Reference Intervals

10 – 40 mg/L

Test Method

QMS Teicoplanin Immunosassay

Non-Funded Test Cost

$386.24 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

4612

On call analysis available on request

Contact Information

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