Test Code VANR Vancomycin, Random, Plasma or Serum
Performing Laboratory
MaineGeneral Medical CenterReference Values
No established reference valuesSpecimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Preferred:
Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube(s). For pediatric specimens, draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) MICROTAINER(S)®. Spin down and send 1 mL of lithium heparin plasma refrigerated. Pharmacy recommends trough levels only. Plasma should be drawn 30 minutes prior to dose.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma on request form.
2. Label specimen with patient’s name (first and last), date of birth, date and time of draw, phlebotomist’s initials, and as plasma.
Alternate:
Serum
Draw blood in a serum gel tube(s). Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated. Pharmacy recommends trough levels only. Serum should be drawn 30 minutes prior to dose.
Note: 1. Indicate serum on request form.
2. Label specimen with patient’s name (first and last), date of birth, date and time of draw, phlebotomist’s initials, and as serum.