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Test Code Vanc Vancomycin Level

Special Collection Instructions

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Peak Draw 1 hour after dose
Trough Draw immediately prior to dosing
Random Draw anytime

 

Collection Method

Venous collection

Minimum Volume

  • Adults: 0.8 mL
  • Pediatric: 0.6 mL

Container

Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin

Preferred Specimen

Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma

Acceptable Specimens

Serum:

  • Gold Top SST
  •  
  • Red Top


Plasma:

 

  • Light Geen Top (lithium heparin)
  • Purple or Pink Top(K2/K3 EDTA)

 

Reference or Target Ranges

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Peak

25 – 40 ug/mL
Trough 5– 10 ug/mL
Random 5 - 40 ug/mL

 

Reportable Units

ug/mL

Critical Value

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Peak  >60 ug/mL
Trough >20 ug/mL
Random No established critical value

 

Reasons for Rejection

 


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Hemolysis Threshold 500 mg/dL
Icterus Threshold 20 mg/dL
Lipemia Threshold 1000 mg/dL
Other QNS, contaminated, improperly Labeled, improper specimen type

Specimen Stability

 


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Ambient 48 hours
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) 14 days
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) 1 year

Performance Information

 


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Days and Time Performed 24/7
Expected Turn Around Time Stat: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours
Stat Availability Yes
Performing Bench UH Chemistry
Methodology/Method Description Siemens Atellica - Immunoassay

CPT Codes

80202