Test Code LAB41 VANCOMYCIN LEVEL, PEAK
Additional Codes
Internal: LAB41
External: VANCPK
Beaker: LAB41
PERFORMED AT
SBH LABORATORY
SRH LABORATORY
SMH LABORATORY
HDH LABORATORY
Specimen Requirements
Container Type: Plain Serum Tube (Red Top)
Specimen Type: Serum
Preferred Volume: 1 mL
Emergency Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL
Collection Procedure: Draw peak specimen 90 minutes after IV infusion completed or 60 minutes after IM dose is given. 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: Peak 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