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HelpTest Code LAB39 Vancomycin, Trough
Intended Use
Used to monitor serum vancomycin concentrations during treatment and to avoid toxicity
Methodology
Immunoenzymatic Assay
Performing Laboratory
RCH-SPH-STH-LDH-CUH
Specimen Requirements
Preferred: Plasma (heparinized)
Container/Tube: Lt Green (lithium heparin) tube
Acceptable: Serum
Container/Tube: Plain, Red-top or Gold, serum gel tube
Specimen: 1.0 mL (minimum volume 0.1 mL)
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 3 days
Frozen (-20ºC): 14 months
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80202