Test Code LAB39 Vancomycin, Trough

Important Note

Trough level should be drawn immediately prior to next dose.

Used to monitor serum vancomycin concentrations during treatment and to avoid toxicity

Immunoenzymatic Assay

RCH-SPH-STH-LDH-CUH

Preferred: Plasma (heparinized)

Container/Tube: Lt Green (lithium heparin) tube

Acceptable: Serum

Container/Tube: Plain, Red-top or Gold, serum gel tube

Specimen: 1.0 mL (minimum volume 0.1 mL)

Ambient: 48 hours

Refrigerated: 3 days

Frozen (-20ºC): 14 months

Monday through Sunday

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