CLINDAMYCIN, SERUM
Reporting Title: Clindamycin Level, Bioassay, S/BF
Bioassay (BA)
	Test Performed At:
		Focus Technologies, Inc. through Mayo Medical Laboratories #80143
	Specimen Required:
		Collect 2.0 mL (minimum 1.0 mL) of whole blood in a plain, red-top tube(s). (SERUM GEL TUBE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.)
		NOTE:		1.	Specify all antimicrobials being used to treat the patient.
				2.	Indicate PEAK or Trough. Specimens collected just before or within 15 minutes of the next dose represent the TROUGH levels. Specimens obtained within 15-30 minutes after the end of I.V. infusion or 45-60 minutes after an IM injection or 90 minutes after oral intake represent the PEAK level.
	Laboratory Notes:
		Spin, separate and send 1.0 mL (minimum 0.5 mL) of serum frozen in a plastic vial.
		NOTE:		1.	Specify all antimicrobials being used to treat the patient.
				2.	Indicate peak or trough on request.
	Reference Values:
		INTERPRETATION:
		Normal Therapeutic Levels
			Peak serum:			PO: 2.5 mcg.mL	IV: 10 mcg/mL
			Trough serum:			Not established
		NOTE: Any undisclosed antibiotics might affect the results.
	Day(s) Test Set Up:
		Monday - Friday
	Cut-Off Time:
	Turn Around Time:
		5-7 days
	CPT Code:
		80299
	KIDDOS Order Name:
		Miscellaneous Lab Test
	Cerner Order Name:
		Misc Ref SLC

Last Updated 01/08

Last Reviewed 10/09