Pseudonyms
TEICO
Collection Requirements
8.5 ml Serum or 4.5 ml Lithium Heparin
Trough / pre dose levels - take sample within 30 minutes prior to the next dose.
Tube Colour
Gold, Light Green
Test image(s)
Requires own tube?
No
Department
BiochemistryReference Interval
15-30 mg/L
Availability
Daily
Fee
Medicare rebatable Item No. 66812
Notes
Teicoplanin: The therapeutic target refers to a trough/ pre dose level. Target trough level: Uncomplicated infections: 15-30 mg/L. Serious infection (e.g. bone or joint infection, bacteraemia): 20-40 mg/L. Higher target levels have been used for endocarditis (e.g. > 30 mg/L) but discussion with VIDS is advised for these cases. Toxicity is uncommon at trough concentrations less than 50 mg/L. See Prompt for more details (teicoplanin (intravenous)).
Test code: TEICO
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