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Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

PENG L

Specimen Types:

Plasma
Serum

Container Types:

Lithium Heparin (with Gel)
EDTA 4 mL
SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Retrospective testing not possible.
Deliver to laboratory within 60 minutes

This assay measures free benzylpenicillin.

Contact Medical Microbiologist to discuss before sending samples.

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge immediately
Freeze Immediately

Specimen must be centrifuged and plasma (or serum) frozen as soon as possible - maximum within 3 hours of collection.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

On Ice

Assay Frequency:

Weekdays

External Laboratory:

Pathology Queensland- RBWH Campus

External Transport Instructions:

Send Frozen on Dry Ice