Vancomycin, Peak and Trough
Test code
CPT code(s)*
Test resources
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Details
Methodology
Turbidimetric
Specimen requirements | |
|---|---|
| Patient preparation | None Specified |
| Preferred specimen(s) | 1 mL serum from a plain red-top tube for each Peak and Trough (0.5 mL min. each). Centrifuge as soon as possible after clot formation. For Peak: Draw one hour after intramuscular dose or 30 minutes after the end of infusion of an intravenous dose. For Trough: Draw just before next dose. Pour into transport vial and refrigerate immediately. Label each Peak and Trough tube accordingly. Submit both peak and trough specimens together with one test request form. |
| Minimum volume | 1.00 |
| Transport temperature | Refrigerated |
| Specimen stability | Ambient: 48 Hours Refrigerated: 7 Days Frozen: 12 Months |
Setup schedule
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