Test Code LAB39 VANCOMYCIN, TROUGH

Important Note

Trough levels should be collected 30 minutes before the next dose.

Additional Codes

Epic Code	Atlas Code	Mayo Access ID	Order LOINC
LAB39	VANCT	FAH349	4092-3

Specimen Information

Container	Specimen	Temperature	Collect Vol	Submit Vol	Min Vol	Stability
SST	Serum	Refrigerate	4 mL	0.5 mL	0.2 mL	3 days
Yellow Microtainer	Serum	Refrigerate	0.6 mL	N/A	N/A	3 days

Serum should be removed from the cells within 4 hours of collection.

Serum is the only acceptable specimen type for this assay.

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Daily / 24 Hours / Available STAT

Method

Chemiluminescence Immunoassay

CPT(s)

Description	CPT Code
Vancomycin	80202

Instrumentation

Ortho Vitros 5600

Reference Range

All ages: Trough Level: 10 – 20 ug/mL

Section

Chemistry-1

Performing Location

University of Vermont Medical Center

Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing? Yes/No

Yes

Result LOINC Code Information

Result Code	Reporting Name	LOINC Code
VANCOT	Result	4092-3
DTYPE	Type of Draw	20506-2