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Test Code 4011932 Vancomycin, Trough

Important Note

Note: Samples for Vancomycin Trough testing should be drawn 30 minutes before the next dose.

Specimen Requirements

1.0 mL serum or plasma

Container

PST (light green top) tube or SST (tiger, gold, or red top) tube

Minimum Volume

65 µL serum/plasma

Stability

Separated samples stable 8 hours at room temperature, 2 days at 2-8°C
May be frozen at -20°C for longer storage

Reject Due To

Improperly labeled sample

Analytical Time

Same day
Available stat

Sample Retention Time

7 days

CPT Code

80202

Method

Turbidimetric Inhibition Immunoassay

Performing Laboratory

Springfield Hospital Laboratory