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HelpTest Code VANT Vancomycin, Trough
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (SSTII)
Volume: 5.0mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5mL serum
Collection Instructions: Collection Time:
Route: Intravenous / Intramuscular
Trough: 30 min – 1 hr before next dose
Peak: 30 min – 1 hr after infusion / After 1 hour intramuscular dose
Once daily dosing: Refer to in-house guidelines or pharmacist’s TDM input
Sample Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
| Specimen Type: | Serum |
|---|---|
| Ambient: | 8 hours |
| Refrigerate: | 7 days |
| Frozen: | 14 days |
Reference Interval
| Trough (for intermittent dosing) | 15 – 20 mg/L |
|---|---|
| Plateau (for continuous infusions) | 20 – 25 mg/L |
| Toxic Concentration | >30 mg/L |
Days and Times Performed
24 hours, TAT 1 day
Methodology
Particle-enhanced turbidimetric inhibition immunoassay (PETINIA)
Service Code
31800
Update
Last updated 26/02/2022
Unacceptable Condition
| Haemolysis | NA |
|---|---|
| Icterus | NA |
| Lipaemic | NA |
| Others | NA |
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Therapeutic drug monitoring