Lab Manual for Moffitt-Long and Mount Zion
Internal Resources
Sulfamethoxazole
| Item |
Value |
| Approval req'd? |
No |
| Available Stat? |
No |
| Test code |
SULF |
| Performed by |
Quest |
| Sendout? |
Yes |
| Method |
Spectrophotometry |
| Container type |
Red top |
| Amount to Collect |
2 mL blood |
| Collection Instructions |
Indicate time of draw on requisition. |
| Sample type |
Serum |
| Preferred volume |
1 mL serum |
| Min. Volume |
0.5 mL serum |
| Units |
mg/L |
| Normal range |
| Therapeutic |
50-150 mg/L |
|
Toxic |
> 400 mg/L |
|
| Synonyms |
Bactrim; ; Trimeth sulfa; Trimethoprim & Sulfa |
| Turn around times |
Test performed Tuesday. Turnaround time: 2-9 days. |
| Additional information |
Sulfamethoxazole is the sulfonamide in Bactrim or Septra. |