The Vancomycin level looks at antibiotic level. It is done for: serious infections treated in hospital.
General health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.
Serious infections treated in hospital.
Timed around the dose. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Kidney toxicity risk. Low or negative may mean: May not clear the infection. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
Antibiotic level.
Blood
Kidney toxicity risk.
May not clear the infection.
Reference ranges vary by lab, age and sex — always use the range printed on your own report.
Consult a doctor to interpret results — a single test does not make a diagnosis.
Uses your location once to list the nearest facilities. Nothing is stored.
What does the Vancomycin level measure?
Antibiotic level.
Why is the Vancomycin level done?
Serious infections treated in hospital.
Do I need to fast for the Vancomycin level?
Timed around the dose.
What does a high or positive Vancomycin level mean?
Kidney toxicity risk.
What does a low or negative Vancomycin level mean?
May not clear the infection.
What is the normal range for the Vancomycin level?
Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report.
Why is Vancomycin level done?
Serious infections treated in hospital.
Do I need to prepare or fast for Vancomycin level?
Timed around the dose. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: Kidney toxicity risk. Low or negative may mean: May not clear the infection. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
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Sources: SI health summary (own words); MedlinePlus Lab Tests and CDC as references