Ordering Recommendation
Mnemonic
DOXY
Methodology
Quantitative Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
Performed
Varies
Reported
3-8 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Plain red.
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Room temperature or frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Separator tubes.
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
Specimens collected just before or within 15 minutes of the next dose represent the trough levels. Specimens obtained within 15-30 minutes after the end of I.V. infusion or 45-60 minutes after an IM injection or 90 minutes after oral intake represent the PEAK level.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
80299
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0093142 | Antimicrobial Level - Doxycycline, Serum | 10986-8 |
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Aliases
- Doxycycline
Antimicrobial Level - Doxycycline, Serum
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