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VANCOMYCIN, RANDOM

Test Code
VANR2


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)




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


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