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Vancomycin, Post (Peak)
MessageSerum half-life is 4 - 8 hours
Performed in the Chemistry Laboratory, x5820
10.2018
Performed in the Chemistry Laboratory, x5820
10.2018
Test Code
VANCP
Alias/See Also
Vancomycin, Random
Vancomycin, Pre (Trough)
Vancomycin, Pre (Trough)
CPT Codes
80202
Preferred Specimen
Plasma from a green top (PST) tube
Minimum Volume
1mL
Instructions
Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection
Transport Container
Green Top (PST) tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
No Add-On
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (Abbott Architect i2000)
Setup Schedule
This assay is performed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week
Limitations
PEAK concentrations should NOT be measured unless approved by the Pharmacy.
Reference Range
Therapeutic range: 30.0 - 40.0 ug/mL
Critical Alert value: ≥ 60.0 ug/mL
15 - 20 ug/mL appropriate for deep or invasive infections.
Critical Alert value: ≥ 60.0 ug/mL
15 - 20 ug/mL appropriate for deep or invasive infections.
Clinical Significance
This test is used to monitor compliance, assess clinical effectiveness, or determine toxicty.
