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HelpTest Code VCOL Vancomycin Level
Additional Codes
| Antibiotic | Epic Code |
|
Vancomycin |
Lab40 |
Performing Laboratory
Bronson Laboratory Services-Chemistry
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided on inpatients.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Requirements
Serum (SST or Red) preferred. Heparinized plasma (PST or Green) acceptable.
Specimen Stability
|
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
|
Serum* |
Refrigerated |
14 days |
*Note: Heparinized plasma in gel separator tubes is less stable than serum and is only suitable for add-on testing up to 2 days following sample collection.
0.5 ml minimum sample volume (serum or plasma).
5 ml tube size
Methodology
Immunoassay
Includes a Pharmacokinetics evaluation for inpatients in Epic.
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80202-Vancomycin