CHLORAMPHENICOL
Reporting Title: Chloramphenicol, Antimicrobial
High Performance Liquid Chromatography with Ultraviolet Detection (HPLC-UV)
	Test Performed At:
		Mayo Medical Laboratories to Medtox #90519
	Specimen Required:
		Collect 2.0 mL (minimum 1.0 mL) of whole blood in a plain red-top tube(s) or dark green-top (Sodium Heparin) tube(s). (SERUM GEL TUBES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.)
		Blood for a peak level should be drawn 30 minutes after completion of infusion of an intravenous dose or 60 minutes after an intramuscular or oral dose of the antimicrobial to be assayed. Blood for trough levels should be drawn no earlier than 60 minutes prior to next dose. Random specimens are also acceptable
	Laboratory Notes:
		Spin, separate and send 1.0 mL (minimum 0.5 mL) of serum or plasma frozen.
		NOTE:	1.	Comment Medtox test code #2023
			2.	Indicate specimen type in MayoAccess.
			3.	Label specimen appropriately (serum or plasma) on conical tube.
			4.	DO NOT freeze/thaw
	Reference Values:
		10.0-20.0 mcg/mL
	Day(s) Test Set Up:
	Cut-Off Time:
	Turn Around Time:
		1 – 2 weeks
	CPT Code:
		82415
	Care Manager Order Name:
		Miscellaneous Referral Test ONCE RTN
	KIDDOS Order Name:
		Chloramphenicol Level
	Cerner Order Name:
		Misc Ref SLC

Last reviewed 06/09