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Vancomycin Random
Test CodeLAB40
Alias/See Also
LAB40, 80202
CPT Codes
80202
Preferred Specimen
4.5 ml (600 ul min) lithium heparin (green); alternate-SST (gold) or Red/White (no additive)
Minimum Volume
1 ml (200 ul minimum) plasma; alternate-serum
Instructions
After centrifugation, if not in gel barrier tube, pour off plasma or serum into an aliquot tube
Transport Temperature
Room temp
Specimen Stability
Separated from cells: 8 hours room temp, 48 hours refrigerated
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemoglobin: >400 mg/dL, Lipemia: positive interference >750, Icteric: 30 mg/dL
Methodology
Chemiluminescence
Setup Schedule
Mon- Sun
Reference Range
Therapeutic: 5.0 – 45.0 μg/mL
Toxic: > 50.0 μg/mL
Toxic: > 50.0 μg/mL
Clinical Significance
Vancomycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic used to treat infections caused by many different bacteria.
Monitoring serum vancomycin concentrations, along with careful clinical assessment, is the most effective means of
ensuring adequate therapy.
Monitoring serum vancomycin concentrations, along with careful clinical assessment, is the most effective means of
ensuring adequate therapy.
Performing Laboratory
Piedmont Athens Regional
