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Vancomycin (Blood)
Alternate Names
Vancomycin Level Random, Vancomycin Level Post Dose, Vancomycin Level Pre Dose
Test Code
VANC, VANCP, VANC0
Testing Laboratory
Biochemistry
Specimen Type
Blood
Container Type
Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert)
Medicare Rebate
Yes
Out of Pocket Costs
None
Ordering Information
-
Collection Instructions
Specimens should be collected as Pre- (immediately before the dose) and Post-dose (30 minutes after the end of the IV infusion). A Spot test may be collected but is not recommended. Record dose, exact times of collection and start/finish times of infusion.
Can combine with other Biochemistry tests requiring same tube type.
Transport Instructions
Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions
Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency
Daily
Min Test Volume
1mL
Add On Test Suitability
This test cannot be added after 72 hours of collection.
