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VANCOMYCIN, SERUM

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Indications

Specimen Required

​3 mL plain blood

Blood sample should be taken just before the next dose for assessment of trough level.

For the peak level, collect blood half an hour after intravenous infusion or 1h after an intramuscular dose.

Storage and Transport

Method

​Immunoassay

Test Results

Reference Interval / Value

​Therapeutic Range :
< 18 years Trough : 10.0 - 15.0 mg/L ;  Peak : 20.0 - 40.0 mg/L 

≥ 18 years Trough : 15.0 - 20.0 mg/L;  Peak : Nil

Turnaround Time

​Mean = 4 hrs, Range: 3 – 5 hrs

Day(s) Test Set up

​Daily

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