Vancomycin is a glycopeptide antibiotic used for the treatment of susceptible gram positive infections including MRSA sepsis. The primary aim for monitoring and adjustment of serum Vancomycin concentration is to achieve the serum concentration above the minimum inhibitory concentration and the avoidance of potential adverse effects such as nephrotoxicity or ototoxicity.
Tube
01 (SE) – Serum Gel
ID
Tests&Tubes0136
Turn Around
A&E: N/A
Day Case: 6 Hours
In-Patient: 6 Hours
Out-Patient: 24 Hours
GP: 24 Hours
Send to
Blood Sciences LGI
Contact
For further details please contact Ä¢¹½tvÊÓƵ Pathology customer services: [email protected].
Collection Con
Trough or Pre-dose (collected immediately before the next dose). For further information, please see for adults and for children. Serum (without gel) and plasma (EDTA/lithium heparin) samples are also acceptable. Minimum volume: 500µl serum / plasma
Instructions for Lab Staff: Standard lab processing – No special requirements
Sample REQ
Blood
Ref. Range Notes
Units
mg/L