Ethambutol Level, Serum
- Category
- Drug Monitoring
- Sample
- Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
- Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
- In 4 days
- Fasting
- No Fasting
What Is This Test?
Measures the level of Ethambutol in your blood. Ethambutol is used for tuberculosis.
Why this test is performed?
Ethambutol works best within a specific range — too little may not work and too much can cause side-effects or toxicity. Monitoring helps your doctor adjust the dose safely.
Who should take this test?
People taking this medicine, to check the dose is safe and effective — as advised by the doctor.
Test Preparation
No fasting is needed. The sample is usually taken just before your next scheduled dose (trough level) — follow your doctor's instructions and note the time of your last dose.
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Frequently asked questions
Usually the sample is taken just before your next dose (trough level), unless your doctor says otherwise. Note the time of your last dose.
No fasting is needed. The sample is usually taken just before your next scheduled dose (trough level) — follow your doctor's instructions and note the time of your last dose.
Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm.
Usually within 2–3 days after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.
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