Rifampin Level
| Label Mnemonic: | RIF |
| Epic code: | LAB8804 |
| Downtime form: | A-1a Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery |
Commercial Mailout Laboratory
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
Specimen(s):
Serum
Specimen
Instructions:
Allow to clot for 30 minutes, separate serum from cells immediately by
centrifugation and aliquot into a labeled polypropylene or similar
plastic tube. Use a separate tube for each test ordered. Allow room
for expansion of sample inside tube.
Collection Medium:
 |
| Red top tube 5 mL (Clot Activator) |
Minimum:
Preferred Minimum: 2 mL of serum
Absolute Minimum: 0.5 mL serum
Absolute Minimum: 0.5 mL serum
Rejection Criteria:
Severe hemolysis, thawed samples for greater than 6 hours.
Turn Around
Time:
Within 7 days upon receipt at reference laboratory
Reference Range:
By Report
Comments:
Please print, complete, and submit the Pharmacokinetics Diagnostics Requisition from the National Jewish Health Laboratory with the specimen.
Methodology:
HPLC
CPT Code:
82542