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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Vancomycin

Recent changes for Vancomycin
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
20th August 2024
Preferred Container Type

SST

Lithium Heparin (with Gel)

Optional Container Type

Lithium Heparin (with Gel)

SST

Vancomycin

Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:VANC or VANC PRE or VANC POST
Specimen Types:Blood
Container Types:
Lithium Heparin (with Gel)
SST
Collection & Request Instructions:Collect pre-dose
Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:Room Temperature
Assay Frequency:Daily
Additional Notes:

Therapeutic Range (Pre-dose):  15 - 20 mg/L

Target level may vary with the site of infection e.g. for Central nervous system infection the target level is 20 - 25 mg/L

Post-dose: (30 minutes)  is not recommended.

Refer to Alfred Health PROMPT document for further information

Test performed on Abbott Alinity