Test Code LAB0293758 Vancomycin Trough, Plasma or Serum

Methodology

Particle-Enhanced Turbidimetric Immunoassay

CentraCare Laboratory Services

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube:

Preferred:Green top (lithium heparin plasma)

Acceptable: Serum (Red top, Gold/SST), Na Heparin plasma (label specimen appropriately)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Minimum Specimen Volume: 0.25 ml

Collection Instructions: Plasma for a trough level should be drawn just before next dose.

Additional Information: Date and time of draw are required.

Refrigerated

TROUGH
Therapeutic concentration: 7-20 mcg/mL

Monday through Sunday

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