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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