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Vancomycin Trough

Message
Trough drug monitoring should begin after steady state is achieved and samples should be collected within 30 minutes of the next dose.


Test Code
VANCT


CPT Codes
80202

Preferred Specimen
SST Serum Separator


Minimum Volume
0.50 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Red No Gel


Instructions
Separate from cells within 4 hour of collection


Transport Container
SST Serum Separator


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 3 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Not separated from cells within 4 hours of collection


Methodology
Vitros 7600

Reference Range
Critical Value: >25.0 ug/mL


Clinical Significance
Serum or plasma vancomycin measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of vancomycin overdose and in monitoring levels of vancomycin to ensure appropriate therapy.


Performed By
RFGH Laboratory

Performing Laboratory
RFGH Laboratory



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