Streptomycin Level (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Streptomycin Level (Blood)

Alternate Names	Streptomycin Level Post Dose, Streptomycin Level Pre Dose
Test Code	MISCSO
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	9 mL PLAIN (Red Top)
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	Please enter pre or post dose information in the clinical notes.
Collection Instructions	-
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	As Required
Min Test Volume	1mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	S, SP, CR
CSR Instructions	Centrifuge, aliquot, and freeze AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions Forward sample to Heidelberg laboratory frozen in BioFreeze bottle. Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception Place sample in frozen (-20°C) Sendout tub.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	HPLC Laboratory, Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital
Accredited Test	Yes

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