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Vancomycin Level - Trough
MessageVancomycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic used to treat infections caused by many different bacteria. Monitoring serum vancomycin concentrations, along with careful clinical assessment, is the most effective means of ensuring adequate therapy.
Test Code
VANCT
Alias/See Also
LAB3000203
CPT Codes
80202
Preferred Specimen
2.0 mL serum collected in a gold serum separator tube (SST)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL serum
Other Acceptable Specimens
2.0 mL serum collected in an orange rapid clot serum separator tube (RCT)
Specimen Stability
3 days when refrigerated (2 - 8oC)
1 months frozen (<-20oC)
1 months frozen (<-20oC)
Reference Range
| Sex | Age | Reference Range |
|---|---|---|
| M/F | 0 - 150 years | 5 - 20 µg/mL |
Performing Laboratory
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health
