Antibiotic Level, Piperacillin
Also known as: ML PIP
Use
This test is used to monitor the levels of the antimicrobial drug piperacillin in a patient's serum. Monitoring is essential for optimizing drug dosage, ensuring efficacy, and minimizing toxicity. The reference intervals provide guidance for interpreting drug levels relative to standard doses of piperacillin and piperacillin/tazobactam.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Bioassay measurements can be interfered with by the presence of other antimicrobial agents. Other factors affecting antimicrobial levels include patient-specific variables such as differences in physical condition, and drug administration specifics including dose and route.
New York Approved
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
Piperacillin
Analyte
LOINC Codes
- 3972-7 - Piperacillin SerPl-mCnc
Result Turnaround Time
2-3 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container
Sterile tube (ARUP supply #43115)
Collection Instructions
Aseptically remove 2 mL serum to a sterile tube and freeze.
Causes for Rejection
Use of SST or Plasma specimens.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 2 hours |
| Refrigerated | 24 hours |
| Frozen | 1 week |
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