What is a vancomycin trough test for?
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Approximately 11,000 deaths occur annually in the United States from MRSA infections, a condition often treated with vancomycin. Because vancomycin has a narrow therapeutic index, a test called a **vancomycin trough test** is used to measure the lowest concentration of the drug in the bloodstream to help ensure the dose is both effective against bacteria and safe for the patient.
