| Container: |  |
| Turnaround time: | 7 working days |
| Description: | Chloramphenicol Level |
| Preparation: | Samples must be taken as per the tube manufacturer's processing instructions. |
| Vessels and Containers: | Serum (Gold top) |
| Sample requirements: | 4 mls Serum Gold Top |
| Interference: | The results obtained for this assay depend on adequate identification, collection, transport, storage and processing of samples. To avoid incorrect results, it is therefore necessary to take care during these steps and to carefully follow the instructions. Results obtained must be interpreted taking into consideration the clinical data and other laboratory tests. |
| How result is reported: | Quantitative |
| Important Information: | Website updated: January 2024 |
| Comments: | Internal test code: RGEN |
| Transportation and Handling: | Transport at room temperature, refrigerated at 2-8°C on receipt at the laboratory. |
| Special Precautions: | Chloramphenicol is degraded by light; please ensure the samples are protected from direct sunlight. Samples should be transported as quickly as possible to the department so sample stability is not compromised. Samples must be referred within 5 days of being taken. Timing of samples: It is recommend a pre dose sample and a post dose sample, taken 2 hours after the end of either iv administration or oral administration. Clinical Summary is required on the sample request |
| Time limits for requesting additional examinations: | Serum samples stored in the department for approximately 6 weeks after processing, . Tests can only be added to samples already received by Virology. |
| Reference Lab Description: | Regional Antimicrobial Reference Lab, Bristol |
Pre dose <10 mg/L
Post dose (2h) 10-25 mg/L
