VANCOMYCIN LEVEL
| Synonyms: | |
| Computer Code: | (VNCNX) |
| Specimen Collection: | 3 mL blood (Red Top Tube). MUST NOT BE DRAWN THROUGH INFUSION LINE. |
| Minimum Volume: | 1 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, remove serum, freeze. |
| Reference Values: | Trough monitoring is recommended. Trough: 5 to 15 ug/mL or 5 to 20 ug/mL in meningitis, pneumonia, osteomyelitis and endocarditis. Critical Value: Trough: > or equal to 20 ug/ml |
| Lab Code: | Chemistry |
| Requisition: | ANTIBIO |
| Test Frequency: | Daily |
| Routine TAT: | 2 hrs |
| Stat TAT: | 60 min |
| CPT Code(s): | 80202 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |