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
Collect

Plain red

Specimen Preparation

Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 0.5 mL serum to an ARUP standard transport tube. (Min: 0.25 mL). Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Frozen.

Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks
Stability

Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year.

Methodology

Quantitative Kinetic Interaction of Microparticles in Solution (KIMS)

Performed

Varies

Reported

3-5 days

Reference Interval

Interpretive Data



Compliance Category

Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory

Note

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

80202

Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
3018772 Vancomycin Level, Random 20578-1
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Aliases

  • antimicrobial assay
  • Vancocin
  • Vancomycin hydrochloride
  • Antibiotic assay
Vancomycin Level, Random, Serum

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