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Test Code VANR Vancomycin, Random, Plasma or Serum

Performing Laboratory

MaineGeneral Medical Center

Reference Values

No established reference values

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Preferred:

Plasma

Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube(s). For pediatric specimens, draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) MICROTAINER(S)®. Spin down and send 1 mL of lithium heparin plasma refrigerated. Pharmacy recommends trough levels only. Plasma should be drawn 30 minutes prior to dose. 

Note:  1. Indicate plasma on request form.

2. Label specimen with patient’s name (first and last), date of birth, date and time of draw, phlebotomist’s initials, and as plasma.

 

Alternate:

Serum

Draw blood in a serum gel tube(s). Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated. Pharmacy recommends trough levels only. Serum should be drawn 30 minutes prior to dose. 

Note:  1. Indicate serum on request form.

2. Label specimen with patient’s name (first and last), date of birth, date and time of draw, phlebotomist’s initials, and as serum.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

80202