VANC PK
Vancomycin, Peak, Serum
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2451
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
Red gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Collection Procedure:
1. Information concerning dosage, dosage schedule, other antimicrobials given concurrently, and date and time of draw are required on the request form for processing.
2. A peak specimen is usually drawn 1 hour after completion of the dose.
Specimen Processing:
Separate the serum from the cells within 2 hours of collection.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Refrigerated - 3 days
Room temperature - 24 hours
CPT Codes:
80202 - Vancomycin Peak (EAP 30115840)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Method:
Immunoturbidimetric
Reference Ranges:
Therapeutic concentration:
18.0 - 40.0
μg/mL
Critical value:
> 40.0
μg/mL