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Vancomycin
minimum sample volume required ~ 5ml
Test Code: VAN
Special instructions
For non-ICE and non-millennium requests, please use a yellow antibiotics form and ensure that ALL details on the request form are completed.
Reference range
See below
Units
mg/L
Turnaround Time
1
day
Department: Biochemistry
Clinical Application
Acceptable pre-dose level is usually 10-15mg/L or 15-20mg/L in severe infection.
Expected levels for steady state during continuous infusions are 15-25mg/L.
Please note, it is the responsibility of the prescriber to check antibiotic levels as per assay guidelines on the intranet and adjust dose/timing as necessary.
For clinical inquiries about interpretation or dosing please contact Medical Microbiologist for advice
Links:
» Guidelines for the Dosing and Monitoring of Vancomycin in Adults
