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eD-H Order Code
LAB39
Specimen Collection Information
| Specimen | Minimum Test Volume | Container | Special Handling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | 0.1 ML |
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reference Ranges / Critical Values
| Assay | Gender | Age Range | Normal Range | Critical Values | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanco Tr | All | 0 Minutes – 150 Years | >20.0 | mg/L |
Specimen Stability
Additional Specimen Instructions
Trough level should be drawn 0-90 minutes (30 minutes optimal) before the dose.. Samples for antibiotic therapeutic drug monitoring are ideally drawn via peripheral venipuncture. When peripheral venipuncture is not possible refer to DH procedure ID 234 for guidance on appropriate collection site and steps to adequately flush the catheter/line. Subcutaneous ports (e.g. Mediports) should be avoided for sample collection due to a high risk of sample contamination.
Interpretive Data
| Assay Display | Interpretive Data |
|---|---|
| Vanco Tr | Therapeutic range for complicated infections such as bacteremia endocarditis osteomyelitis meningitis and hospital-acquired pneumonia caused by S. aureus: 15-20 mg/L Therapeutic range for other indications: 10-15 mg/L Toxic: >20 mg/L Reference: Vancomycin Therapeutic Monitoring: Review and Recommendations from the ASHP IDSA and SIDP Task Force. Am J Health-Syst Pharm. 2009; 66:82-98 |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday; continuously
Performing Lab Section
Chemistry
CPT Code
80202