Vancomycin
Clinical Biochemistry
Sample and container requirements
Serum
Minimum volume required
Special requirements
If unable to send sample immediately, please refrigerate. Pre dose samples only. First sample around 2nd - 4th dose. Interval for re-assay is usually 3 days.
Patient preparation
Take sample pre-dose (trough, at least 15 min before dose)
Sample viability
Turnaround time
2 days
Reference range
Pre dose (trough) level: 10 – 15 mg/L
Clinical guidance
Vancomycin is a glycopeptide that can be used an anti-microbial drug. Glycopeptides may cause significant toxicity just above the concentration required for bactericidal activity. Please refer to LabTestsOnlineUK to learn more about vancomycin. https://labtestsonline.org.uk/tests/vancomycin
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This information was last updated on 19 August 2026