ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Antimicrobial Level - Doxycycline (Serum), BA : 0093142

Mnemonic: DOXY

Methodology: Quantitative Bioassay
Performed: Varies
Reported: 5-9 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Plain red.

Specimen Preparation: Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Remarks: List all other antimicrobials being used to treat the patient.

Unacceptable Conditions: Thawed specimens. Separator tubes.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 month

Reference Interval:
By report
Note: 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. Any undisclosed antimicrobials may affect the results.
CPT Code(s): 80299
Cross References: Doxycycline (Antimicrobial Level - Doxycycline (Serum), BA)
 
 

 

 

 
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