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HelpTest Code LAB41 Vancomycin, Peak
Intended Use
Used to monitor serum 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/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 60 minutes after infusion of 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