Test Code VANCO Vancomycin Random LAB40
Test Method
Particle Enhanced Turbidimetric Inhibition Immunoassay; Beckman DXC600
Specimen Requirement
0.5 mL of serum or plasma is required for testing.
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.
Reference Values
Reference values are not established for random specimens.
Results are subject to interpretation by the clinician.
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
LOINC Code Information
20578-1 Vancomycin [Mass/Volume] In Serum Or Plasma
CPT Code Information
80202 Therapeutic Drug Levels; Vancomycin