Vancomycin Random

Message
Chemistry


Test Code
LAB40


CPT Codes
80202

Includes
Vancomycin


Preferred Specimen
Gold top tube (serum separator tube)


Minimum Volume
Whole blood: 600 uL (TWO full red-top microtainers).

Serum: 300 uL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Red Top tube acceptable


Specimen Stability
Ambient: up to 2 hours
Refrigerated: 3 days
Frozen: 14 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Grossly Hemolyzed, contaminated, not enough volume


Setup Schedule
Everyday


Report Available
Same day


Reference Range
Random levels of this analyte do not have a set range for either therapeutic effect or toxicity


Performing Laboratory
Hoag Newport/ Hoag Irvine



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.