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VANCOMYCIN, RANDOM
Test CodeVANR2
CPT Codes
80202
Preferred Specimen
1 Red tube
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
or 1 Lavender tube (EDTA)
or 1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)
or 1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)
Instructions
Centrifuge for complete separation of plasma or serum from red cells. See specimen container for appropriate sample type. Aliquot serum or plasma into transfer tube. Refrigerate until tested.
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
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: April 25, 2023