| Test Name: Vancomycin | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternate Test Names | |||
| PLS Test Code | VANC | Laboratory | Biochemistry |
| Specimen | Blood | Analysis Performed On | Serum |
| Container | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Container colour | White |
| Multiple specimens | OR Lithium Heparin Gel Tube OR EDTA Tube | ||
| Required Volume Adult (mL) | 9 | Req Vol Paediatric (mL) | 2 |
| Reference Ranges | Pre-dose level: 10 - 15 mg/L. | ||
| Turnaround Time Routine | 8 Hours | Turnaround Time Urgent | 2 Hours |
| Turnaround Other | |||
| Days test is performed | Daily | Transport | Room temperature |
| Special Requirements | Pre dose level prefered, post dose levels are not rourinely performed. Pre dose - collected 5-30 minutes prior to dose. Post dose - collected 30 minutes post IV dose. | ||
| Patient Preparation | None | ||
| Collection Instructions | Venepuncture. Date, time and dose of last dose must be written on Request Form. | ||
| Clinical Information | |||
| Sent to Reference Laboratory | No | ||
| Ref Laboratory Name | |||
| Estimated Patient Fee | N/A | ||
| Last Updated | 25-Aug-2006 (Version: 1.00) | ||