Test Code VANCT Vancomycin, Trough
Additional Codes
| Epic EAP |
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| LAB39 VANCOMYCIN, TROUGH |
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Plain (red top)
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Additional Information: Label aliquot appropriately- i.e. indicate serum.
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw blood just prior to next dose.
Stability
Ambient- 2 days
Refrigerated- 14 days
Frozen- 12 months
Performing Laboratory
Unity Point-Sioux City-Chemistry
CPT
80202
Methodology
Fluorescence Polarization Immunoassay (FPIA)
Performance
Monday through Sunday