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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