UW Hospital and Clinics Lab Test Directory
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Clarithromycin, Level
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| Test Code(s): |
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MISC / RMISC
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| CPT Code(s): |
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80299
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Testing will be sent to an approved reference laboratory.
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Specimen Requirements
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Blood
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Preferred: Red top
Also Acceptable:
Green top (with sodium heparin anticoagulant)
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| Collection Volume: |
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Preferred: 9 mL
Pediatrics: 4 mL
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| Sample Analyzed: |
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Serum
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| Volume Required: |
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Preferred: 2 mL
Pediatrics: 0.5 mL
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| Specimen Processing: |
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Separate serum from cells immediately. Freeze serum.
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| Specimen Transport: |
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Transport frozen specimen to UWHC Core Laboratory (B4/220) on dry ice.
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| Unacceptable Criteria: |
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Severe hemolysis. Specimens thawed for greater than 24 hours.
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Interpretation
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