Collection Notes: Collect as a trough just before the next dose. Plasma should be physically separated from cells as soon as possible with a maximum limit of 2 hours from the time of collection. Centrifuge and physically separate the plasma using a plastic transfer pipette into a separate plastic transfer tube.
Clinical Utility: Vancomycin is an antibiotic that is used for the treatment of serious bacterial infections. Vancomycin levels are useful for monitoring optimal therapeutic levels and for assessing toxicity.
Serum (1 mL) Red Top
Ambient 72 Hours
Refrigerated 7 Days
Plasma (1 mL), EDTA
Ambient 72 Hours
Refrigerated 7 Days
Plasma (1 mL), Li Heparin
Ambient 72 Hours
Refrigerated 7 Days
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