Eurofins Biomnis code

CEFTR

Synonyms

• Rocephine®

Specialty

Analytical Chemistry

Clinical significance

A broad-spectrum antibiotic belonging to the cephalosporin family. Long half-life. Normally active against a wide range of bowel flora, 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

Centrifuge the sample and decant rapidly
Enclose the specific clinical information form (R13-INTGB : Medication quantification)
Specify the pathology, time of sample and time of administration: residual levels (just before administration)
1 individual aliquot for this analysis.

Methodology

HPLC - High Performance Liquid Chromatography

Turnaround time

1 week

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