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VANCOMYCIN, PEAK
Test CodeVANP
CPT Codes
80202
Preferred Specimen
1 Red tube
Patient Preparation
Draw 30 minutes post-dose completion.
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
1 Lavender tube (EDTA) or 1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)
Instructions
Centrifuge for complete separation of plasma or serum from red cells. Aliquot (transfer) serum or plasma into transfer tube. Refrigerate until tested.
Peak concentration levels should be collected between 30-120 minutes after infusion.
Transport Container
Standard transport tube.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
2-8ÂșC up to 7 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis interferes
Methodology
EIA
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun
Report Available
Within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory.
Reference Range
Peak | 25-40 ug/mL |
Random | 10-30 ug/mL |
Trough | 10-20 ug/mL |
Clinical Significance
Used in monitoring therapeutic vancomycin level in blood.
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB1 (Chemistry, Beckman AU)
Last Updated: January 17, 2024