Vancomycin, Peak and Trough
Also known as: Vanocin, VANCOP, Vancocin
Use
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.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Methodology
Immunoassay
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
1-2 days
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL each of two separate red‑top tubes (no gel)
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL each
Container
red‑top tube (no gel)
Collection Instructions
Collect peak 1 hour after completion of the drug infusion. Collect as a trough just prior to next dose.
Causes for Rejection
Serum separator tube (SST)
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 72 hours |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Other tests from different labs that may be relevant