MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS ANTIMICROBIAL DRUG LEVEL SENDOUT

Mycobacterium tuberculosis Antimicrobial Drug Level Sendout

Sendout to National Jewish to test serum for therapeutic drug monitoring for “Peak” concentration, delayed drug absorption, or Trough concentration.  
Refer to National Jewish website for additional information.

CONTAINER: Whole blood – plain red top, 8-10 ml tube  
Serum – polypropylene tube

COLLECTION: Collect blood in red top tube and separate serum by centrifugation and aliquot into polypropylene tube, 2ml of serum per test is needed.

TRANSPORT CONDITIONS: Whole blood submitted at room temperature (15-30°C).
Serum submitted at -70°C if possible (otherwise -20°C).

https://www.nationaljewish.org/for-professionals/diagnostic-testing/adx/diagnostic-testing/requisitions

2 weeks