Methodology
HPLC-UV
Synonyms
Rifadin (Rifampin, Level); Mycobacteria (Rifampin, Level); Rimactane (Rifampin, Level); HPLC (Rifampin, Level); Pharmacokinetics (Rifampin, Level); RIFH
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
National Jewish Health (NJH) Pharmacokinetics
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
10 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-4 mL Blood
Container Type
Red-Top Tube
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 6 Hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: >6 Hours
Rejection Criteria
Thawed samples for greater than 6 hours; Plasma
Test Volume Required
2 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Serum
Processing Instructions
Separate and freeze serum immediately. Complete a National Jewish Health Pharmacokinetics Lab requisition and submit with specimen frozen Monday-Friday, ok for Saturday delivery.
CPT Codes
80299
Revised
9/12/25
Initials
SA