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HelpOrder Code LAB4624 Vancomycin, Peak, Serum
Additional Codes
| Test Name in EPIC | EPIC Test Code | MNemonic |
| RV Vancomycin Peak | LAB4624 | VANCP |
Useful For
Monitoring dosage and toxicity of Vancomycin
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Tube:
Special Note: When peak levels are being measured, sample should be drawn 0.5-2 hours after an infusion.
Preferred: Plain, red top tube (SST gel unacceptable)
Specimen volume: 2mL
Pediatric (minimum) volume: 0.5 mL in a red top MICROTAINER tube
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Stability |
| Serum | Ambient | 2 hours |
| Refrigerated (preferred) | 3 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Reference Values
Peak: 25.0 40.0 ug/mL
Critical value (automatic call back): ≥ 40.0 ug/mL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
Ridgeview Medical Center Laboratory
Methodology
Two-Point Rate