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Sulfamethoxazole
| Item | Value | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No | ||||
| Available Stat? | No | ||||
| Test code | SULF | ||||
| Performed by | Quest | ||||
| Sendout? | Yes | ||||
| Method | Spectrophotometry | ||||
| Collection Instructions | Indicate time of draw on requisition. | ||||
| Container type | Red top | ||||
| Amount to Collect | 2 mL blood | ||||
| Sample type | Serum | ||||
| Preferred volume | 1 mL serum | ||||
| Min. Volume | 0.5 mL serum | ||||
| Processing notes | Refrigerate serum. Order Quest # 94377. Note: if request is for a different sulfonamide order as MOLT. |
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| Units | mg/L | ||||
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| Synonyms | Bactrim; ; Trimeth sulfa; Trimethoprim & Sulfa | ||||
| Turn around times | Test performed Tuesday. Turnaround time: 2-9 days. | ||||
| Additional information | Sulfamethoxazole is the sulfonamide in Bactrim or Septra. | ||||
| LOINC code | 10342-4 | ||||
| Last Updated | 10/2/2010 11:52:37 AM | ||||
| Entry Number | 879 |
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