Vancomycin - Peak

Test Code
VANP


Preferred Specimen
2 mL Lithium Heparin plasma or serum (1.0 minimum)


Instructions
Specimen must be labeled as Peak. Notify Lab of time dose is given. A Peak specimen is collected one hour after the dose was given by IV.


Transport Container
PST or Plain Red Tube


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Specimen Stability
TDM, LAST DOSE NEEDED, 2 hours capped at 15-25 °C , 48 hours capped at 2-8 °C, 4 weeks capped at 20 °C




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.