Vancomycin (Peak), serum | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container	Gel separator tube (Adult) Microtube (Paeds)
Specimen Requirement	Plain Blood Adult: 3 mL Paediatric: 1.3 mL Blood specimen for Peak level, collect blood 1 hour after completion of IV infusion. Invert blood 5 times after blood collection ensures the clot-activating factors is well mixed with the blood. This will ensure results are reliable.
Orderable as Urgent?	Yes
Turn Around Time	1 - 2 hrs
Reference Value(s)	20-40 mg/L
Testing Laboratory Location	KKH
Laboratory	Clinical Chemistry
Contact Number	6394 1383
Day and Time Performed	Daily, 24 hrs
Orderable on CPOE?	Yes
Downtime Form	Clinical Chemistry - Form A
Additional Information	Critical Value: 80mg/L

Change History Notes

Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025