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HelpTest Code LAB40 Vancomycin, Random
Intended Use
Used to monitor vancomycin concentrations during treatment to avoid toxicity.
Methodology
Immunoenzymatic Assay
Performing Laboratory
RCH-SPH-STH-LDH-CUH
Specimen Requirements
Preferred: Plasma (heparinized)
Container/tube: Light green (lithium heparin) tube
Acceptable: Serum
Container/tube: Red-top or gold serum, gel tube
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL (minimum volume 0.2 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