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Vancomycin Level Peak

Additional Codes

LAB41

Performing Laboratory

MBMC Main Laboratory

Methodology

Homogeneous enzyme immunoassay

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint-green top (lithium heparin gel)
Specimen Volume: Full tube

Alternative Specimen Type: Serum

Alternative Container/Tube: Gold, Serum gel

Alternative Specimen Volume: Full tube

Collection Instructions: Collection time is AFTER dose administration as follows:

-Infusion: 2 hours

-PEAK and TROUGH levels should be scheduled around the same dose

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory
Routine: within 4 hours

Reference Values

0-150 years: 20.0-45.0 mcg/mL

Critical values (automatic call-back): None

Setting and Target Range:

  • Uncomplicated Skin and Soft Tissue infections: Not routinely obtained.
  • All other infections: Not routinely obtained

Test Classification and CPT Coding

Test Classification:

This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer’s instructions.

CPT Code:

80202

Stability

2 days Refrigerated