Test Code LAB41 Vancomycin - Peak
Department
CHEMISTRY
Collection Requirements
PEAK AND TROUGH DRUG LEVELS SHOULD BE DRAWN DURING THE SAME DOSE CYCLE WITH THE PEAK DRAWN (30-60 min after IV dose), AND THE TROUGH DRAWN (immediately prior to the next dose).
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
25-35 µg/ml
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.