Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Teicoplanin

External Price (excl. GST)

409.42

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

Preferred Sample: Serum (Red Top) - 4.0 ml

Pre Testing Requirements

Gel tubes are not acceptable for this assay. 

Paediatric Specimen

Preferred Sample: Serum (Red Top) - 1.0 ml

Instructions for Referral to Waikato Lab

Aliquot Transport

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Test Information

Department

Biochemistry

Test Availability

Referred to external laboratory.

Laboratory Turnaround Time

Christchurch Hospital turnaround time 48 hours

Method

QMS Teicoplanin Immunosassay

Referred Out

Electronic Information

Registration Code

TEICO