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Vancomycin level-Random
Test CodeVAN-R
Preferred Specimen
Serum, 0.5 mL minimum
Instructions
Collect specimen 1/2 hr. prior to next dose or 2 hrs. after last dose. 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.
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