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HelpTest Code VANCT Vancomycin Trough LAB39
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.
Reference Values
5.0-20.0 mcg/mL
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Toxic Level: >20.0 mcg/mL
Useful For
Trough concentrations drawn at steady-state are the preferred
test for monitoring vancomycin therapy.
Specimen Requirement
0.5 mL of serum or plasma is required for testing.
CPT Code Information
80202 Therapeutic Drug Levels; Vancomycin
LOINC Code Information
4092-3 Vancomycin [Mass/Volume] In Serum Or Plasma-Trough
Additional Specimen Collection Information
Collect blood in a lithium heparin green-top or red-top tube.
Serum and plasma gel tubes are not acceptable. Trough specimens are
collected just prior to I.V. infusion. 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.