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Test ID: VANCT

Vancomycin – Trough, Serum

Test Overview

Analytical Platform

TDx

Result Included

Vancomycin - Trough

Specimen

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

Sample Volume

1 mL

Collection & Handling

Collection Instructions

Avoid gel-separator tubes. Submit trough specimen (i.e. collected priorto I.M. or I.V. drug administration.) Collect with third dose ifpossible. Separate and freeze as soon as possible. Label Trough specimen and requisition clearly.

Handling Information

Store and send frozen.

Performance & Interpretation

Turnaround Time

1 Day

Results

Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
  1. Vancomycin - Trough
    mg/L
    Therapeutic: 5 - 20

Referral Location

Canada

Test Version

Last Updated

2019-09-30