Prednisolone
The adequacy of prednisolone therapy is normally assessed by monitoring the disease being treated. However, measuring serum concentrations may be valuable when compliance or absorption is questioned.
| Tube | 01 (SE) - Serum Gel |
|---|---|
| ID | Tests&Tubes0236 |
| Additional Information | Interpretation: Prednisolone should be detectable 1-8 hours post dose |
| Turn Around | Turnaround time stated by Wythenshawe: 7 days |
| Send to | Blood Sciences LGI (Test referred to: Wythenshawe laboratory.) |
| Contact | For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: leedsth-tr.pathologycustomerservice@nhs.net. |
| Collection Con | Minimum Volume: 50ul. Blood sample should be taken 2-3 hours after oral ingestion. Instructions to lab: centrifuge sample, separate and store serum in the freezer. Plasma also acceptable. |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range Notes | None - for compliance checking only. |
| Telepath | No code. Book in as PROB1L (comment NRSOT) & SA1R |
