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| VANCOMYCIN |
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| Alternate Names: | None |
| Performed: | Daily, 24 Hours |
| Methodology: | Turbidimetric - Rate |
| Turnaround Time: | Routine:
4 Hours Stat: < 1 hour |
| Container / Specimen Requirements |
Avoid use of serum separator tube |
| Container / Tube: | Red or Green Vacutainer® tube |
| Minimum Volume: | 1 ml |
| Special Handling or Timing of Specimen | |
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Draw just prior to next dose |
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Draw 30 - 60 minutes after dose infuses |
| Preparation of Patient: | None |
| Reference Range | |
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5.0 - 15.0 mg/mL |
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20.0 - 40.0 mg/mL |
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Trough: > 15 Peak: > 80 |
| Causes for Specimen Rejection: | Improper labeling Improper tube |
| CareManager Test Group: CareManager Name/Alias: |
CLAB vanc |
| Specimen Labeling: | Click here for policy |
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