Test Code Vanc (Random); Vanc Pk (Peak); Vanc Tr (Trough) VANCOMYCIN
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparations required
Special Collection Instructions
Peak: |
Draw 1 hour after dose |
Trough: |
Draw immediately prior to dosing |
Random: |
Draw anytime |
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Container
Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin
Preferred Specimen
Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Serum:
-Gold Top SST
-Red Top
Plasma:
-Lt Green top (lithium heparin)
Reference or Target Ranges
Peak: |
25-40 ug/mL |
Trough: |
10-20 ug/mL |
Random: |
No established reference ranges |
Reportable Units
ug/mL
Critical Value
Trough: |
>20 ug/mL |
Peak: |
≥ 80 ug/mL |
Reasons for Rejection
Hemolysis Threshold: |
600 mg/dL |
Icterus Threshold: |
20 mg/dL (conjugated) |
|
20 mg/dL (unconjugated) |
Lipemia Threshold: |
1000 mg/dL |
Other: |
QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
Ambient |
8 Hours |
Refrigerated |
2 Days |
Frozen |
30 Days |
Performance Information
Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat: 1 Hour, Routine: 4 Hours |
Stat Availability |
Yes |
Performing Bench |
CRMC Chemistry |
Methodology/Method Description |
Atellica |
Methodology/Method Description
Atellica CH Analyzer
CPT Codes
80202