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HelpTest Code VANCO Vancomycin Random LAB40
Test Method
Particle Enhanced Turbidimetric Inhibition Immunoassay; Beckman DXC600
Performance
Testing is performed Monday through Sunday
Typically completed within 4 hours after the specimen
arrives at the testing site.
Useful For
Monitoring adequacy of drug concentration during vancomycin
therapy
Specimen Requirement
0.5 mL of serum or plasma is required for testing.
CPT Code Information
80202 Therapeutic Drug Levels; Vancomycin
Reference Values
Reference values are not established for random specimens.
Results are subject to interpretation by the clinician.
LOINC Code Information
20578-1 Vancomycin [Mass/Volume] In Serum Or Plasma
Additional Specimen Collection Information
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.