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Vancomycin, Trough Level
0090330
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Ordering Recommendation
Optimize drug therapy and monitor patient adherence.
Mnemonic
VANT
Methodology
Immunoassay
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Draw 10 minutes before next infusion.
Collect
Plain red. Also acceptable: Green (sodium or lithium heparin).
Specimen Preparation
Separate serum or plasma 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
Reference Interval
Optimal: 10.0-20.0 µg /mL
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
80202
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0090330 | Vancomycin Trough | 4092-3 |
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.
Aliases
- Vancocin
- Vancomycin Hydrochloride
- Vancomycin, Trough Level, Serum
- Vancor
Vancomycin, Trough Level
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