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Vancomycin – Trough, Serum

Test ID: VANCT

Test

Report Includes

Vancomycin - Trough

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 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.

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Performance / Interpretation

Turnaround Time

1 Day

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Vancomycin - Trough mg/L
  • Therapeutic: 5 - 20

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