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HelpTest Code VANCOR VANCOMYCIN RANDOM LEVEL
Performing Location
Collection Instructions
Refer to venipuncture protocol
Collection Container
Gold top or Marble Red top vacutainer
Specimen Required/Volume
1.0 mL each level
Specimen Type
serum
Turn-Around Guidelines
Upon arrival daily
Reference Values
Trough: 5-10 mg/L, Peak: 30-40 mg/L
Method
VITROS5600-Enzyme Heterogeneous Competitive Immunoassay
CPT
80202
LOINC
4091-5
Special Handling
Consult Pharmacy before ordering any Vancomycin levels.
1. Physician orders for Vancomycin are sent to the Pharmacy who
will then determine which dosing program to follow.
2. Pharmacy enters orders into system for program and/or levels
needed and phones the Laboratory to set up drawing times.
3. Nursing notifies laboratory of all dose start and stop times