Rifampicin
Test Information
Test Name
Rifampicin
Synonyms
Rifadin
Department
Referral
Preferred Specimen
Plain top
Testing Location
Referral
Turn Around Time
7 days
Collection Information
Preparation
- Light protection - Foil Wrap the sample
Processing Information
Registration Code
MISS
Notes
- Sample must be separated, light protected and stored frozen at the receiving laboratory within 7 hours from time of collection.
- Tubes containing gel (SST/PST) are NOT acceptable
Alternative Specimen
Heparin (Non-Gel)
External Referral Information
Referral Location
LabPlus via Waikato Hospital Laboratory
External Lab Website