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Test Code VANPPB Vancomycin, Peak

Additional Codes

EPIC:  LAB41

Methodology

Fluorescence Polarization Immunoassay (FPIA)


Used in the diagnosis and treatment of vancomycin overdose and in monitoring levels to ensure appropriate therapy. Vancomycin is also useful in therapy of severe staphylococcal infections.

Performing Laboratory

St. Joseph Hospital

Specimen Requirements

Preferred:  Plasma

Draw blood in a light green-top (PST - lithium heparin gel) tube(s). (Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.) Spin down, separate plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection, and send 1 mL of lithium heparin plasma refrigerated.

Note:  Label specimen as “plasma”. 

Acceptable:  Serum

Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s) or SST- serum gel tube(s). (Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.) Centrifuge, separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection, and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated.

Note:  Label specimen as “serum”

Reference Values

20 - 40 µg/mL

Critical value:  >50 µg/mL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Available STAT

Test Classification and CPT Coding

80202