Methodology
HPLC
Synonyms
Keflex
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
Seattle Children's
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
1-3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Gold (SST)
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in a lithium heparin (light green-top) tube (PST) is also acceptable. Draw peak level 2 hours post oral dose.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 4 Hours; Refrigerated: 48 Hours; Frozen: 1 Month
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum or Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Serum or Plasma
Processing Instructions
Do not sent specimen in original container. Serum or plasma must be separate from gel/cells and aliquoted into a freezer safe vial. Complete a Seattle Children's Miscellaneouse Specialty Testing requisition and submit with specimen frozen.
CPT Codes
80299
Revised
07-18-18
Initials
SL