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Test 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/Mint top (lithium heparin) tube 

 

Acceptable: Serum

Container/Tube: Plain, Red-top or Gold, serum gel tube

 

Specimen:  1.0 mL (minimum volume 0.1 mL) 


Collection Instructions:  Specimen should be drawn 30 minutes before dose. Forward promptly.

 

 

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated: 3 days

Frozen: -20C for 1 month

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

80202