Test Code 134 Vancomycin (VANC), Random
Additional Codes
COPIA Test Code | EPIC Test Codes | |
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Vancomycin, Random | LAB0214747 | VANCOMYCIN, RANDOM |
Reporting Title
Vancomycin, Random
Methodology
Competitive Binding Assay
Performing Laboratory
Rice Memorial Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma or serum
Container/Tube:
Plasma: Lithium heparin (plain or gel separator), sodium heparin, potassium EDTA, sodium fluoride, potassium oxalate, or sodium citrate
Serum: Clot, plain, activator, or gel separator
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL
Note: If testing is delayed, remove serum or plasma from teh clot, red blood cells or separator gel.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Frozen (preferred) up to 14 days/Refrigerated up to 7 days
Reference Values
<50.0 mcg/mL
Critical Value: >89.9 mcg/mL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
80202