Code:
VANC

Sample Type:

Serum (Gold Top)

Minimum volume: 1 mL

Ref Ranges/Units:

Trough levels (pre-dose):
10-15 mg/L (for non-severe infections)
15-20 mg/L (for severe infections, usually as recommended by a microbiologist)

Random levels (intermittent doses):
<15 mg/L

Testing of peak levels (post-dose) is not recommended.

Contact a microbiologist if advice is required.

Turnaround:

Same Day

Stability:

48 hours (capped) at 15‐25°C
14 days (capped) at 2‐8°C 
12 months (capped) at -20°C