Vancomycin (Random), serum

BD0081

Synonym(s):
Specimen Container
Gel separator tube (Adult)
Microtube (Paeds)
Specimen Requirement

Plain Blood
Adult: 3 mL
Paediatric: 1.3 mL


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)

​No reference interval for random specimen

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: 80 mg/L

Change History Notes

  • 27 May 2024 08:00 AM

    Update of Specimen Requirement.


  • 13 Oct 2021 02:00 PM

    Updated Specimen Requirement and Turn Around Time and Reference Value(s).

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Last Updated - 27 May 2025