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A Guide to Antibiotic AssaysAntibiotic assays should be sent to microbiology on a microbiology request form. Blood samples should be in a red plain top (clotted) bottle. Request cards must state the dosing regimen, the date and time of the last dose, and the time of the blood sample(s), with relevant clinical information. If there is insufficient information on the request card to interpret the result, then the result will simply be reported on NOTIS without any interpretation. Using an assay sticker can help, find out where there is one on your ward here. General guidance on completing antibiotic assay request cards are available here. Aminoglycosides Glycopeptides Antifungals Assays for monitoring aciclovir, co-trimoxazole and streptomycin are not always necessary but can be arranged. Discuss the need for these and the practicalities with microbiology.
Page last edited: 29/10/2008 |
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Caution; the antibiotic doses recommended on this website are intended for adult patients with normal renal and liver function unless otherwise stated. Dosing advice for patients with renal impairment is available here. |