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HelpEpic Test Code LAB58 Chloramphenicol (Chloromycetin), Serum
Additional Codes
Medtox Code: 2023
Specimen Type
Serum or Heparinized Plasma
Preferred Container
Red Top or Green Top
Blood Tube Draw Volume
Min 50% draw volume
Minumum Volume to Submit for Testing
1 mL Serum/Plasma
- Multiple test can be performed from this volume. For question please contact the lab at 547-3975.
Storage Requirements
Ambient temperature is acceptable for shipping and/or short-term storage (up to 24 hours); specimen may also be refrigerated or frozen.Freeze if > 1 day.
Transportation Needs
Ambient temperature is acceptable for shipping and/or short-term storage (up to 24 hours); specimen may also be refrigerated or froxen. Freeze if >1 day
Causes for Rejection
Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen
Less than 50% draw for Vacutainer tubes
Reference Values
CHLORAMPHENICOL, ug/ml Report Limit- 5.0 ug/ml Reference Range-10.0 - 20.0 ug/ml Critical Value - High-25.0 ug/ml
Additional Information
Collection Time: Trough Levels or Peak and Trough Levels
Methodology
High-Performance Liquid Chromatography with Ultraviolet Detection (HPLC-UV)
CPT Code
82415
Last Updated
18-Apr-18