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Vancomycin, Trough, Serum
MessageDay(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