Eurofins Biomnis code

CEFO

Synonyms

• Claforan®

Specialty

Analytical Chemistry

Clinical significance

A third generation cephalosporin antibiotic with natural activity against a range of different Enterobacteriaceae, H. influenzae, streptococci and staphylococci.

Preanalytics

• 2 mL :
• Serum (do not use tubes with separator gel)
•   FROZEN
• Freezing within 4 hours

• A tube specifically for this analysis : Yes

Further information

Enclose the specific clinical information form (R13-INTGB : Medication quantification)
1 individual aliquot for this analysis.
Centrifuge the sample and settle the serum without delay. Do not use tubes with phase separators
Specify:
- the reasons for the prescription (efficiency and/or toxicity test),
- the sampling time
- the treatment start date and/or the date of any change of dosage
- the dosage data (quantity administered, frequency, administration route),
- the subject's age, height and weight if possible.

Methodology

HPLC - High Performance Liquid Chromatography

Turnaround time

1 week

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