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SCHS Laboratory Services:

Forms:

SCHS Specimen Container Guide

Genetic Testing Pre-Authorization

Reference Ranges

Useful Links

Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Test Code LAB39 VANCOMYCIN LEVEL, TROUGH

Additional Codes

Internal: 10133

External: VANCTR

Beaker: LAB39

PERFORMED AT

SBH LABORATORY
SRH LABORATORY
SMH LABORATORY
HDH LABORATORY

Specimen Requirements

Container Type: Lithium Heparin (Green Top) or Plain Serum Tube (Red Top)

Specimen Type: Plasma or Serum
Preferred Volume: 1 mL
Emergency Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL
Collection Procedure: Draw trough specimen within 30 minutes prior to infusion.  Do not draw in a tube with a gel separator.
Specimen Processing: Separate serum from cells as soon as possible by centrifugation. Store and transport refrigerated.
Required Patient Info: Trough specimen, Note times of dose and draw.


Stability:

Temperature Time
Room Temp 2 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen (-20 øC) 1 year

Method

KIMS

Synonyms

Vancocin

CPT Codes

80202

Department

Chemistry

Test Schedule

Daily & STAT

Reference Lab

SCHS