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General
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Clinical Use:
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To monitor vancomycin levels. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation. |
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Code:
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VAN |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Serum, no gel (RED), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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400uL |
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Collection Instructions:
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PLEASE NOTE: SITES HAVE DIFFERENT CONTAINER REQUIREMENTS - PLEASE CHECK WITH RELEVANT TESTING LABORATORY BEFORE COLLECTION TO ENSURE CORRECT CONTAINER IS USED
Collect sample prior to dose as trough level.
Record date, time and dosage of last dose on request form.
If sample will not reach laboratory within 24 hours of collection, it must be centrifuged and separated from gel. Alternatively a non-gel tube should be used. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Lithium Heparin, No Gel (DKGNLITH) |
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Lithium Heparin-PST (GREEN) |
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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150uL |
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Stability:
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24 hours chilled |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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Laboratory |
Albany Health Campus |
9892 2240 |
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Laboratory |
Broome Health Campus |
9194 2286 |
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Laboratory |
Bunbury Hospital |
9722 1280 |
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Laboratory |
Busselton Hospital |
9753 6260 |
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Laboratory |
Carnarvon Hospital |
9941 0431 |
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Laboratory |
Derby Hospital |
9193 3371 |
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Laboratory |
Geraldton Regional Hospital |
9956 2254 |
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Laboratory |
Hedland Health Campus |
9174 1504 |
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Laboratory |
Kalgoorlie Health Campus |
9080 5825 |
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Laboratory |
Karratha Health Campus |
9144 7674 |
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Laboratory |
Kununurra Hospital |
9166 4245 |
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Laboratory |
Northam Health Service |
9690 1657 |
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Biochemistry |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8140 |
| Core |
Biochemistry |
King Edward Memorial Hospital |
6458 2753 |
| Core |
Biochemistry |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4093 |
| Core |
Biochemistry |
Royal Perth Hospital |
9224 1176 |
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Last Updated : 20-03-2023 14:58 |