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Vancomycin level-Peak

Test Code
VAN-P


Preferred Specimen
Serum, 0.5 mL minimum


Instructions
Indicate time collected on tube. Collect specimen 1hour post IV or post IM. Submit refrigerated.


Transport Container
SST tube


Transport Temperature
Specimen stable for 8 hours at room temp., 2 days refrigerated and up to 6 months frozen.


Reference Range
See report for normal ranges. Critical Value: >40 ug/mL


Clinical Significance
Vancomycin is a glycopeptide antibiotic that acts by inhibiting protein synthesis in bacteria. Therapeutic drug monitoring is useful to optimize dose and avoid toxicity.




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