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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

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