Meropenem

EPIC

Meropenem level

Section

Microbiology

Clinical indications

Therapeutic drug monitoring

Specimen requirement

1ml clotted blood. Brown, serum gel bottle

Dispatch and handling instructions

On EPIC please include:

1. Date and time antimicrobial last given

2. Date and time sample taken

3. Dosage of antimicrobial last given

24 hour notice must be given before sample sent for testing. Contact the lab to arrange the test in advance if urgent

Turnaround time

less than 3 days

Synonym

Therapeutic Drug Monitoring

Is it IS0 15189 accredited?

Yes