Test Code VANT Vancomycin, Trough

Important Note

Plasma is not an acceptable sample type.

Trough levels should be collected 30 minutes before the next dose.

Obtain specimen using standard phlebotomy techniques.

No special patient preparation is necessary.

Contact the NMC Pharmacy if there are questions regarding draw times.

Container	Specimen	Temperature	Collect Vol	Submit Vol	Min Vol	Stability
SST	Serum	Refrigerate	4.0 mL	1.0 mL	0.6 mL	3 days

Reject Due To:

- Moderate or Marked Hemolysis

- Specimen unlabeled or mislabeled

- Plasma submitted for testing

Ortho Vitros XT 7600 / Chemiluminescence Immunoassay

Daily / Same Day / Available STAT

Reference Range: 10.00 - 20.00 ug/mL

Critical Value(s): <10.0 or >25.0 ug/mL