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Teicoplanin

Teicoplanin

Teicoplanin is an antibiotic.

Tube 01 (SE) - Serum Gel
ID Tests&Tubes0112
Additional Information If the sample is more than 24 hours a fresh sample should be taken to determine the trough level prior to testing, as dosing is normally every 12-24 hours.
Turn Around A&E: N/A
Day Case: 6 Hours
In-Patient: 6 Hours
Out-Patient: 24 Hours
GP: 24 Hours
Send to Blood Sciences LGI
Contact For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: leedsth-tr.pathologycustomerservice@nhs.net.
Collection Con Minimum volume: 500µl serum
Instructions for Lab Staff: Standard lab processing- No special requirements
Sample REQ Blood
Ref. Range Notes Blood Sciences reference ranges are available through the useful information and links page:
https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/a-z-of-services/pathology/blood-sciences/useful-information-and-links/
Units mg/L
Telepath TEIC1L
ICE Codes LTEIC