Vancocin®
24 hours
KIMS
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Daily
Measures random vancomycin concentration.
Serum; Alternative: Plasma
1 mL
Red top tube; Alternative: Lithium Heparin (Green top)
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
Do not use gel-barrier tube.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 14 days |