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Test Code VANC Vancomycin Level,Random, Serum or Plasma

Methodology

Immunoassay

Specimen Requirements

Note:  Label specimen appropriately (random).

Container/Tube:  Lithium-heparin (light green top) or Red Top

Preferred: Lithium heparin (light green-top)    *****NO Serum Gel (SST)*****

 

Draw blood, spin down and send 1 mL  of plasma or serum.

 

 

Specimen Stability Information

 

Specimen Type

Temperature

Time

Lithium heparin,plasma or serum

RT, spun

 48 hrs
 

Refrigerated, spun

 2 weeks

 

Reference Values

No established reference ranges
 

Reject Due To

 

Hemolysis

Mild:

ok

Gross:

ok

Lipemia

Mild:

ok

Gross:

ok

Icterus

Mild:

ok

Gross:

Reject

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

CPT Coding

80202

Secondary ID

HHA264

Performing Laboratory

Huntsville Hospital Laboratory/ Madison Hospital Laboratory

LOINC Coding

Test Name LOINC Code

Vancomycin Level Serum or Plasma

 20578-1