VANC TR

Vancomycin, Trough, Serum

EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2453

Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Patient Preparation:

Information concerning dosage, dosage schedule, other antimicrobials given
concurrently, and date and time of draw are required on the request form for processing.

Container Type:
Red gel tube
Specimen Type:

Serum

Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Collection Procedure:

A trough specimen is usually drawn 30 minutes prior to the next dose.

Store and Transport:
Room Temperature: < 8 hours
Refrigerated: 8-48 hrs
CPT Codes:

80202 - Vancomycin Trough (EAP 30015860)

Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Method:
Immunoturbidimetric
Reference Ranges:

Therapeutic concentration:

10.0 - 20.0

μg/mL

Critical value:

> 30.0

μg/mL

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