Test Code LAB0293746 Vancomycin Peak, Plasma or Serum
Methodology
Particle-Enhanced Turbidimetric Immunoassay
Performing Laboratory
CentraCare Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube:
Preferred:Green top (lithium heparin plasma)
Acceptable: Serum (Red top, Gold/SST), Na Heparin plasma (label specimen appropriately)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Minimum Specimen Volume: 0.25 ml
Collection Instructions: Plasma for a peak level should be drawn 30 to 60 minutes after completion of infusion. .
Additional Information: Date and time of draw are required.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reference Values
PEAK
Therapeutic concentration: 25-50 mcg/mL
Toxic concentration (automatic
call-back): ≥90 mcg/mL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80202