Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Vancomycin Level (pre Dose)
Alias or Abbreviation:Vanc
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry Ext 88266
Requestable Seperately?No
E-Requesting Tab:BASIC-Blds
Lower Reference Range Limit:5
Upper Reference Range Limit:10
Units:mg/L
Minimum Sample Volume:Adult: 1 mL Infant: 0.5 mL
Expected Turnaround Time:Inpatients:4 hrs. Outpatients:1 day (from receipt)
Test Code:VPR
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Maximum Add on Time:3 days
Complex Reference Range:Sample to be taken no earlier than 30 minutes prior to dose being given
Collection Conditions / Other Information:If delay in transport to laboratory please store in fridge. Note for infants please use 1ml Li Heparin tubes.
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
