Vancomycin, Trough, Serum

Message
Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday through Sunday


Test Code
VANTR


CPT Codes
80202

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL serum


Instructions
Spin down. Serum for a trough level is usually drawn 30 minutes before next dose.


Transport Container
Red Top (no gel) Tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Methodology

Two Point Rate Immunoassay



Reference Range
5-15 µg/mL


Clinical Significance
Useful for the quantitative measurement of vancomycin, an antibiotic drug.



Last Updated: July 13, 2018


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.