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0090325
Vancomycin, Peak Level
VANP
Ordering Recommendation
Optimize drug therapy and monitor patient adherence.
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Draw specimen 1-2 hours following completion of infusion.
Collect
Plain red. Also acceptable: Green (sodium or lithium heparin).
Specimen Preparation
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.2 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Gray (sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate), lavender (EDTA), lt. blue (sodium citrate), or separator tubes. Grossly hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimens.
Remarks
Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 2 weeks
Methodology
Immunoassay
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
Reference Interval
Optimal: 30.0-40.0 µg/mL
Toxic: 80.1 µg/mL or greater
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Peak levels are no longer routinely recommended.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
80202
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0090325 | Vancomycin Peak | 4090-7 |
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Aliases
- Vancocin
- Vancomycin Antimicrobial Assay
- Vancomycin Hydrochloride
- Vancomycin, Peak, Serum
- Vancor
Vancomycin, Peak Level
