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Vancomycin – Peak, Serum

Test ID: VANCP

Test

Report Includes

Vancomycin - Peak

Specimens

Serum

Test Location

St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Specimen

Specimens

Serum

Sample Volume

1 mL

Collection & Handling

Collection Instructions

Avoid gel-separator tubes. Submit peak specimen (i.e. collected 1 hours afterIM or 15 minutes after a 60 minute IV (or 30 minutes after a 30 minute IV)dosage). Collect with third dose if possible. Separate and freeze as soonas possible. Label Peak specimen and requisitionclearly.

Handling Information

Store and send frozen.

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Performance / Interpretation

Turnaround Time

1 Day

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Vancomycin - Peak mg/L
  • Therapeutic Range Not Available

Test Location

St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Interface / Setup

Test Version

30-Sep-2019