Full details for "Teicoplanin assay". | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Name |
Teicoplanin assay | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alternative name/Profile |
Targocid / Targosid / Teicox / Teiklonal / glycopeptide | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Department |
Microbiology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investigation |
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Specimen type |
Peripheral blood | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
6 ml Red top serum tube | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Frequency of analysis |
Monday - Friday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Turnaround time |
10 working days | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Availability |
By arrangement | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Notes |
Teicoplanin assays are no longer performed in the Microbiology laboratory, St. James's hospital. Monitoring is not normally required. However, requests for teicoplanin assays can be referred to Biomnis Laboratories after discussion with the St. James's Hospital microbiology registrar. Send sample to the laboratory without delay. Notification MUST be given to Microbiology lab prior to collection. Samples require to be transported to the Microbiology lab without delay to ensure correct separation and storage of sample within 4 hours of sample collection. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Reference range |
Adults and elderly patients with normal renal function
1Measured by FPIA The dose is to be adjusted on bodyweight whatever the weight of the patient | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Last updated |
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:37:11 IST |