Test Code LAB41 Vancomycin, Peak

Important Note

To obtain a vancomycin concentration that best represents the peak tissue level, draw the sample 0.5 - 2.0 hours after an infusion.

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

Immunoenzymatic Assay

RCH-SPH-STH-LDH-CUH

Preferred: Plasma (heparinized)

Container/Tube: Light green/Mint top (lithium heparin) tube

Acceptable: Serum

Container/Tube: Plain, red-top or gold, serum gel tube

Specimen Volume: 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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