Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for Vancomycin
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
20th August 2024	Preferred Container Type	SST	Lithium Heparin (with Gel)
	Optional Container Type	Lithium Heparin (with Gel)	SST

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

VANC or VANC PRE or VANC POST

Registration Instructions:

Must use VANC PRE and VANC POST if pre-registering samples for collection lists; other wise use VANC.

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