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Performing Laboratory
UnityPoint Finley Hospital
Test Method
Kinetic interaction of microparticles in a solution (KIMS); Roche Cobas Pro.
Performance
Testing is performed Monday through Sunday
Typically completed within 4 hours after the specimen arrives at the testing site.
Specimen Requirement
0.5 mL of serum or plasma is required for testing. Collect blood in a lithium heparin green-top or red-top tube.
Serum and plasma gel tubes are not acceptable.
Serum or plasma should be separated from contact with cells within 2 hours of collection. Serum or plasma should be stored be refrigerated if assay is not completed within 8 hours.
Useful For
Monitoring adequacy of drug concentration during vancomycin therapy
Reference Values
Reference values are not established for random specimens.
Results are subject to interpretation by the clinician.
CPT Code Information
80202 Therapeutic Drug Levels; Vancomycin