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HelpTest ID BLOD0547 Vancomycin Random
AKA
Vanco
Specimen Type/Requirements
Green (Lithium Heparin) Tube or Gold (SST Serum) Tube
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume |
500 µL serum/plasma |
| Minimum Volume |
100 µL serum/plasma |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | N/A | |
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for Transport |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday-Sunday
Additional Information
Draw predose (VANT) 1/2 hour before dose.
Draw postdose (VANP) 1/2 hour after the end of IV infusion.
Methodology
Particle- Enhanced Turbidometric Inhibition Immunoassay (PETINIA) – Competitive
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Fargo-Core Lab
CPT
80202