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HelpOrder Code Vanco Trou Vancomycin Trough
Additional Codes
Epic Order ID LAB2352
Sub activity Type
Chemistry
Collection tube (preferred)
Green lithium heparin PST
Minimum Volume
0.6 ml
Stability
2 days at 2-8°C
8 hours at room temperature (20-22°C)
Transport temperature
Refrigerated
Transport Container
Send in original tube, or aliquot with indication on label of original tube type
Performance
Continuous
Report Available
Same day
Acceptable collection tube
SST
Notes
Collect trough immediately prior to next dose
Clinical Significance
Vancomycin is an antibiotic used in the treatment of bacterial infections, especially methicillin-resistant staphylococci. Vancomycin is also used in treatment for penicillin-allergic patients who cannot receive or have failed to respond to other drugs, including the penicillins and/or cephalosporins and for other infections caused by vancomycin-susceptible organisms.
Reference Range
Cedar Falls / Oelwein: 5.0 - 10.0 ug/mL
Waterloo: 5.0 - 10.0 ug/mL
Critical Values
Waterloo: ≥ 20.0 ug/mL