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HelpTest Code VCOL Vancomycin Level, Serum or Plasma
Additional Codes
| Antibiotic | Epic Code |
|
Vancomycin |
Lab40 |
Performing Laboratory
Bronson Laboratory Services-Chemistry
Specimen Required
| Container Type: |
Optimal: Inpatient: Mint STAT: Mint Outpatient: Gold Acceptable: Red Top or Green Lithium Heparin.
|
| Optimal Collection Volume: |
4.5 mL; Full Tube |
| Collection Instructions: |
Gently invert sample 5-6 times after collection. |
| Processing Instructions: |
1. Allow serum sample to clot for 30 minutes. 2. Centrifuge specimen within 2 hours of collection. 3. Specimen tubes without a gel barrier should have the serum or plasma aliquoted to a false bottom container after centrifugation. 4. Keep serum/plasma refrigerated until testing can be performed. |
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided on inpatients.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
|
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
|
Serum* |
20-25 C |
48 hours |
| 2-8 C | 14 days | |
| -20 C | 12 months |
*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.
Methodology
Immunoassay
Includes a Pharmacokinetics evaluation for inpatients in Epic.
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80202-Vancomycin