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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Vancomycin

Recent changes for Vancomycin

Date
Field
Changed From
Changed To
4th February 2025
External Transport Instructions

As of 04/02/2025 assay no longer performed at Angliss Laboratory. Samples are to be sent to Maroondah Laboratory via internal courier. If specifically marked Urgent outside routine courier hours send via taxi.

Method

As of 04/02/2025 assay no longer performed at Angliss Laboratory. Samples are to be sent to Maroondah Laboratory via internal courier. If specifically marked Urgent outside routine courier hours send via taxi.

Notes

 

Request must specify: dose, route, time(s) of dose/infusion and collection time.

For intermittent dosing, a Pre-dose sample is required

Post-dose levels are seldom indicated as levels do not correlate with toxicity or efficacy.

 

Request must specify: dose, route, time(s) of dose/infusion and collection time.

For intermittent dosing, a Pre-dose sample is required

Post-dose levels are seldom indicated as levels do not correlate with toxicity or efficacy.

 

Vancomycin

Laboratory:
Biochemistry
Test Code:
VANC
Specimen types:
Serum
Container types:
Serum tube with gelSerum tube with gel
Collection Instructions:
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Minimum Adult Volume:
1 mL
Notes:

 

Request must specify: dose, route, time(s) of dose/infusion and collection time.

For intermittent dosing, a Pre-dose sample is required

Post-dose levels are seldom indicated as levels do not correlate with toxicity or efficacy.

 

Frequency:
Daily
Result Turnaround Time:
4 hours
Reference Interval:

Pre-dose level: aim for 15-20 mg/L. For severe deep seated infections seek Infectious Diseases or Pharmacy.

Random level: Further dosing depends on timing of sample and patient factors. Consult with Infectious Diseases or Pharmacy.

Laboratory Use Only
Transport Instructions:

As of 04/02/2025 assay no longer performed at Angliss Laboratory. Samples are to be sent to Maroondah Laboratory via internal courier. If specifically marked Urgent outside routine courier hours send via taxi.

Laboratory Notes:

As of 04/02/2025 assay no longer performed at Angliss Laboratory. Samples are to be sent to Maroondah Laboratory via internal courier. If specifically marked Urgent outside routine courier hours send via taxi.

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Test & Collection Guide