Vancomycin, Peak
Test Summary
Vancomycin is an antibiotic used in the treatment of serious bacterial infections, especially methicillin-resistant staphylococci.
Aliases
- Vanco Peak
- Vancocin Peak
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
Preferred Specimen
Minimum Volume
Instructions
Collect specimen 1-2 hours after completion of drug infusion.
Barrier tubes (serum separator tubes or plasma separator tubes) are preferred. If non-barrier tubes are utilized, the serum/plasma must be removed immediately after centrifuging and placed in a screw-cap transfer tube.
Collection notes: Avoid hemolysis. Invert tubes at least 8 times. Allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Within 2 hours, centrifuge tubes 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Do NOT re-centrifuge tubes. Do NOT freeze the primary collection tube.
Patient Preparation
Storage
Transport Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 48 hours
- Refrigerated = 14 days
- Frozen = 12 months
Limitations
Other Acceptable Specimens
Unacceptable Specimens
Order Code
EPIC (Premier) Code
Includes
CPT Code
- 80202
Billing Code
- 300107
CPT Statement
Methodology
FDA Status
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
Testing Laboratory
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Reference Range
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
Preferred Specimen
Minimum Volume
Instructions
Collect specimen 1-2 hours after completion of drug infusion.
Barrier tubes (serum separator tubes or plasma separator tubes) are preferred. If non-barrier tubes are utilized, the serum/plasma must be removed immediately after centrifuging and placed in a screw-cap transfer tube.
Collection notes: Avoid hemolysis. Invert tubes at least 8 times. Allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Within 2 hours, centrifuge tubes 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Do NOT re-centrifuge tubes. Do NOT freeze the primary collection tube.
Patient Preparation
Storage
Transport Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 48 hours
- Refrigerated = 14 days
- Frozen = 12 months