9355. Isoniazid
Important information
*The test is performed at Synevo laboratory in Germany
Description
Isoniazid is a drug used to treat tuberculosis. Being highly toxic, it can cause many negative changes in the body in the event of an overdose. Consequently, it is important to choose the right dose (both effective and safe). Such an opportunity is provided by the determination of the levels of isoniazid in the blood of patients over time.
The test is used for the selection and adjustment of doses of isoniazid in the treatment of tuberculosis.
When and who needs the test?
Monitoring the concentration of the anti-TB drug in the blood, as well as its distribution and excretion from the body to prevent overdose.
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach.
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...