Rifampicin
Rifadin
221.5
Preferred: Plain (4 ml Red Top)
Acceptable: Heparin (4 ml Dark Green Top, Non Gel)
Tubes containing gel (SST and PST) are NOT acceptable
Sample should be sent light protected.
Sample must be separated, light protected and stored frozen at the receiving laboratory within 7 hours from time of collection.
Sendaway - Biochemistry
Referred to external laboratory.
Test is performed weekly by LabPlus Toxicology Dept.
High performance liquid chromatography