A Vancomycin blood test is a test that measures the level of vancomycin in a person's blood. Vancomycin is an antibiotic that is used to treat serious infections caused by certain types of bacteria. The test is used to determine whether a person is receiving the appropriate amount of vancomycin to effectively treat their infection.
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