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Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

TEI

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST
Lithium Heparin (with Gel)

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect pre-dose

Routine Post-dose levels, to avoid toxicity, are not necessary.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Send at least 300 uL of aliquoted plasma to Melbourne Health Pathology (RMH)

Assay Frequency:

Weekdays

External Laboratory:

Melbourne Health Shared Pathology Service

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

Additional Notes:

Analysis performed on Abbott Architect

Teicoplanin Trough Level Therapeutic Range: 10 - 30 mg/L

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