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Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
GRN-PST
Acceptable Collection Container
GRN-PST, SST, R-NoGel, G-NoGeL
Collection Instructions
Peak samples should be drawn 1 hour after the end of a 30-minute I.V. infusion.
Trough samples should be drawn 5-30 min. prior to dose.
Collection Volume
5 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
0.6 mL in a Green microtainer
Testing Volume
0.2 mL (200 ul)
Specimen Storage and Stability
Separate serum
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday, 24 hours
EPIC Code
LAB40
Turn Around Time
24 hours
Lab Department
Chemistry
Alias
Vancomycin; Vanc;