Test Code VANC Vancomycin
Specimen Type
Plasma
Container
Green Lithium Heparin
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Pediatric minimum: 1 green top microtainer
Stability
8 hours at 20-25°C, 2 days at 2-8°C
Transfer Instructions
Centrifuge. Transport separated specimen at 2-8°C.
Expected Turn Around Time
STAT/ASAP: 1 hour
CPT
80202
Result Information
Result Code | Result Name |
VANCR | Vanco Level |
VANCPK | Vanco Peak |
VANCTR | Vanco Trough |
Special Instructions
Trough sample: Draw immediately before next dose
Peak sample: Draw 30 minutes after dose