Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Rifampicin

Synonyms

Rifadin

External Price (excl. GST)

221.5

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

Preferred: Plain (4 ml Red Top)

Pre Testing Requirements

Acceptable:  Heparin (4 ml Dark Green Top, Non Gel)

Tubes containing gel (SST and PST) are NOT acceptable

Specimen Collection and Transport Protocols

Sample should be sent light protected.

Instructions for Referral to Waikato Lab

Aliquot instructions

Sample must be separated, light protected and stored frozen at the receiving laboratory within 7 hours from time of collection.

Test Information

Department

Sendaway - Biochemistry

Test Availability

Referred to external laboratory.

Laboratory Turnaround Time

Test is performed weekly by LabPlus Toxicology Dept.

Method

High performance liquid chromatography

Referred Out