Vancomycin Random VANCORND

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Not Orderable

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Vancomycin Level, Random

EPIC Order Name

Vancomycin Level, Random

Clinical Info

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Red Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube:  Plain, red-top tube(s) - Serum gel tube is not acceptable.
Specimen:  1 mL of serum
Transport Temperature:  Refrigerate
Collection Instructions:  Draw trough specimen just prior to next dose.

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

48 hours Room Temperature
14 days Refrigerated
12 months Frozen

Methodology

KIMS

Days Performed

Monday through Sunday

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

80202

PDM

5400250

Result Interpretation

The Vancomycin, Random test should only be ordered for patients with severe renal dysfunction or on dialysis.
 Therapeutic ranges have not been established and results must be interpreted in the context of patient's clinical condition.
 
Critical:  >25  µg/mL
 

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