Amoxicillin (Blood)

Referring Laboratory

SENDAWAYS - Chromatography

Testing Laboratory

Canterbury Health Laboratories Christchurch Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

MSN

Test Code (Numeric Code)

9932

Specimen Type

• Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Acceptable

• EDTA (Microtainer)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Specimen Collection:
Deliver on ice.

Laboratory Notes:
EDTA plasma, separate and freeze immediately. Minimum 1mL.
Transport to Canterbury Health labs:
Send Frozen.
Stable at -20°C for 3 days otherwise store at -80°C.

Clinical information: Amoxicillin testing is rarely indicated but may be useful where there is poor treatment response and therapeutic levels require confirmation, or if toxicity is suspected. If testing is being considered, it is reasonable to contact the antimicrobial stewardship pharmacist and/or infectious disease physician for advice.

Reference Intervals: Will be supplied by the testing laboratory.

Contact Information