Vancomycin, Peak
Order Name
VANCP
Revision Date 01/12/2013
Revision Date 01/12/2013
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Vancomycin, Peak
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| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Instructions | Draw blood in a serum gel tube(s). Spin down and send 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum refrigerated. Serum for a peak level should be drawn 2 to 3 hours after last dose. Note: Label specimen with patient name (first and last) or other unique identifier, patient hospital identification number or Social Security number, date and time of draw, collector initials, and test(s) being ordered. | |||
| Reference Range | Therapeutic range: 18.0-26.0 mcg/mL Toxic range: 60.0 mcg/mL | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Monday through Sunday TAT: 2 hours STAT TAT: 1 hour |
| CPT Code(s) | 80202 |
| Lab Section | NRLS-Core Chemistry |