Therapeutic Drugs-Antibiotics (ANTIBIOTICS)

Therapeutic drug monitoring is a measurement of specific drug concentration levels at timed intervals in patients, usually through blood/serum samples, and is necessary where control of drug concentrations is required to achieve optimum treatment for the patient, or where there is a narrow range between the therapeutic and toxic levels.

At AXIO Proficiency Testing we understand the challenges that laboratories face. Therefore, we have designed our ANTIBIOTICS scheme. Our antibiotic drug analytes are produced in collaboration with the UK National External Quality Assessment Service (UKNEQAS) for antibiotics.

The operation of our ANTIBIOTICS scheme is supported by an Advisory Group consisting of members of professional bodies, scheme participants, and others experienced in the field. The scheme reports on the performance of UK participants (who have clinical responsibilities) to the National Quality Assurance Advisory Panels for Chemical Pathology.