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HelpTest ID VANPA Vancomycin, Peak, Serum
Useful For
Monitoring peak levels in selected patients receiving vancomycin therapy
Specimen Type
Serum RedOrdering Guidance
In addition to this peak assay, both trough level and random testing are available.
1. Serum for a trough level should be drawn no more than 30 minutes prior to next dose; order VANTA / Vancomycin, Trough, Serum.
2. Serum for random testing should be ordered as VANRA / Vancomycin, Random, Serum.
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Serum for a peak level should be drawn 1 hour after completion of dose.
2. Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 365 days | |
| Ambient | 48 hours |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Reference Values
Therapeutic: 20.0-45.0 mcg/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 2 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
80202
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen.