The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

Specimen Collection

Test Name: Sulphamethoxazole
Test Code: SACOTR
Specimen Type: Serum Gel or Lithium Heparin
Minimum Volume: 1.0mL
Comments: Trough and Peak samples preferred.

If drug route IV - collect peak 30mins after infusion

If drug route ORAL - collect 1-2hrs post ingestion.
SEND AT ROOM TEMPERATURE TO CORE LAB & St VINCENTS

See also - Cotrimoxazole
Assay Performed: Biochemistry; St Vincent's Pathology; 41 Victoria Pde; Fitzroy 3065; VIC; 9231 4081 (SR: 9231 4115)
See Also: Cotrimoxazole