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Specimen collection
High-risk result notification
Blood specimen order of draw
RCH Paediatric Blood Collection Volume Guide
Pathology request form
Clinical Analyte Unit conversion tool
Sulphamethoxazole
Test Name
Sulphamethoxazole
Test Code
SACOTR
Specimen Type
Lithium Heparin
Minimum Volume
2.0mL
Comments
Trough and Peak samples preferred.
If drug route IV - collect peak 30mins after infusion
If drug route ORAL - collect 1-2hrs post ingestion.
Lab Notes:
Separate plasma and freeze.
Send to testing laboratory on dry ice. Do not pack dry ice in a sealed container. Use appropriate PPE.
Assay Performed
Specimen Reception
Fiona Stanley Hospital
9 Robin Warren Drive
Murdoch WA 6150
Ph: (08) 6152 2222