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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 or random 25 – 40 ug/mL
Trough 10 – 20 ug/mL
Random Not establish reference ranges

Reportable Units

ug/mL

Critical Value

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Peak or random No established critical value
Trough >30 ug/mL
Random No established critical value

Reasons for Rejection



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Hemolysis Threshold
 1000 mg/dL
Icterus Threshold
 60 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, WCH Chemistry
Methodology/Method Description
 Roche Cobas – Kinetic interaction of mircroparticles in solution (KIMS)

CPT Codes

80202