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Ordering Guidance
In addition to this random assay, both peak level and trough level testing are available.
1. Serum for a peak level should be drawn 1 hour after completion of dose; order VANPA / Vancomycin, Peak, Serum.
2. Serum for a trough level should be drawn no more than 30 minutes prior to next dose; order VANTA / Vancomycin, Trough, Serum.
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum within 2 hours of collection.
Useful For
Monitoring adequacy of drug concentration during vancomycin therapy whenever a specimen is submitted or collected without collection timing information
Method Name
Immunoassay
Reporting Name
Vancomycin, Random, SSpecimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 365 days | ||
| Ambient | 48 hours |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Reference Values
VANCOMYCIN, TROUGH
Therapeutic: 10.0-20.0 mcg/mL
VANCOMYCIN, PEAK
Therapeutic: 20.0-45.0 mcg/mL
Performing Laboratory
MCHS- MankatoTest Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
80202
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| VANRA | Vancomycin, Random, S | 20578-1 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| VANRA | Vancomycin, Random, S | 20578-1 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday