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Rifampin, Serum or Plasma

CPT 80299
Synonyms
  • Rifadin®
  • Rimactane®

Test Details

Methodology

High-pressure liquid chromatography with ultraviolet detection (HPLC/UV)

Result Turnaround Time

10 - 14 days

Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.

Use

Therapeutic drug management

Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Serum or plasma

Volume

2 mL

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Container

Red-top tube or green-top (heparin) tube. Gel-barrier tubes are not recommended.

Collection Instructions

Serum or plasma should be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture. Submit serum or plasma in a plastic transport tube.

Reference Range

The effective concentration range of rifampin is dependent on the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) for the pathogen being treated.

Storage Instructions

Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen.

Causes for Rejection

Gel-barrier tubes

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
809675 Rifampin (Rifadin) 809676 Rifampin ug/ml 4021-2
Order Code809675
Order Code NameRifampin (Rifadin)
Order Loinc
Result Code809676
Result Code NameRifampin
UofMug/ml
Result LOINC4021-2