Vancomycin Trough
Order Name
VANCO TROU
Test Number: 4005950
Revision Date 06/04/2021
Test Number: 4005950
Revision Date 06/04/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Vancomycin Trough
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Enzyme Multiplied Immunoassay Technique | 4092-3 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin PST (Light Green Top) | Refrigerated or Frozen |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.5) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated or Frozen |
| Instructions | Trough: Draw specimen immediately preceding next dose. Separate plasma/serum from cells/gel immediately. Stability: Refrigerated 7 days, Frozen 14 days. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 days |
| Clinical Use | Useful for optimizing drug dosage and assessing toxicity. |
| CPT Code(s) | 80202 |
| Internal Comments | JK 4/19/17 updated per [(RYAN HATLEY) -- 04/18/17 12:56:00 PM] Please update the instructions for these tests to read: Vancomycin Trough "Trough: draw specimen immediately preceding next dose. Separate from cells immediately. Specimen stability: Refrigerated 7 days" 10/2/19 change cpt from 80203 to 80202 - it is correct in HNAM JK 06/04/2021 stab - JK |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |