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Clinical System Name
Clarithromycin Test
Description
To copy for new tests
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole blood
Container(s): Red (preferred), Dark Green/Sodium Heparin
Preferred Vol: 4.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 1.0 mL
Note: Collect peak level 2-3 hours after the dose.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: severe hemolysis or thawed samples
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp-70 C
Storage location: Separate serum from cells within 1 hour. Store in CPA (-70) freezer.
Off-site collection: Separate serum from cells within 1 hour.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Room temp |
24 h |
| Refrigerated | N | |
| Frozen |
Y |
Performing Laboratory
National Jewish Medical Center
Department
Department:
National Jewish Medical Center
Complement Laboratory - Room M013
1400 Jackson St
Denver, CO 80206
Phone Number:
(800) 550-6227
Synonyms
None specified
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | Drawn daily, performed M - F | 7 - 10 d |
Methodology
Method: HPLC
Analytical Volume: None specified
Limitations:
Reference Range
Interpretive report provided
CPT Codes
80299
Critical Values
Critical values
Requisition
Req
Special Instructions
Links to:
Consent Forms
Algorithms
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Clarithromycin |
| Reference Test Number: |
CLART |
| Instructions: |
Send out Mon-Thurs on dry ice via overnight courier. |
Clinical Utility
Clinical Utility