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HelpTest Code VANR Vancomycin, random
Laboratory Code
LAB40
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (SSTII)
Volume: 5.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL serum
Collection Instructions:
Route: Intravenous / Intramuscular
Trough: 30 min – 1 hr before next dose
Peak: 30 min – 1 hr after infusion / after 1 hr intramuscular dose
Once daily dosing: Refer to in-house guidelines or pharmacist’s TDM input.
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Serum |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Not available |
| Refrigerate | 7 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Methodology
Particle-Enhanced Turbidimetric Inhibition Immunoassay (PETINIA)
Days and Times Performed
24 hrs, TAT 1 day
Specimen Condition
| Haemolysis | OK |
|---|---|
| Icterus | OK |
| Gross Lipaemia | Alert/Reject |
| Others | Not applicable |
Reference Interval
Trough for intermittent dosing: 10 - 20 mg/L
Target (for continuous infusions): 20 - 25 mg/L
Toxic concentrations: > 30 mg/L
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Therapeutic drug monitoring.
Service Code
31800
LOINC Code Information
20578-1
Alias
Vancocin (Vancomycin Hydrochloride)
Update
Last updated 13/03/2025