Specimen requirements
Adult sample type: Serum (gold/yellow top SST)
Paediatric sample type: Plasma (orange top paediatric tube)
Collection requirements: No special requirements
Cost
Price on application
Turnaround time
Please see Turnaround times
Analytical method
Immunoassay - Particle-enhanced Turbidimetric Inhibition Immunoassay (PETINIA)
Analysis undertaken at these site(s)
John Radcliffe Hospital
Reference intervals
Recommended Vancomycin serum levels
Standard dosing: 10-20 mg/L (TROUGH)
Continuous infusions (AITU only): 15-25 mg/L
Last reviewed:17 June 2024