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HelpTest Code LAB10854 Vancomycin - Random
Department
CHEMISTRY
Primary Collection Container
Green PST (Lithium Heparin)
Alternate Collection Container
Green Microtainer PST
Transport
Refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge and refrigerate within two hours of collection.
Separate from gel if testing is to be delayed more than 8 hours.
Stability
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours, if separated from gel
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
No reference ranges have been established.
Methodology
Roche c503 The assay is based on the kinetic interaction of microparticles in a solution (KIMS).
Performed
Sunday – Saturday
Reported
As completed
CPT Codes
80202
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens on gel longer than 8 hours.