Test Code R VANC Vancomycin Level, Random, Plasma or Serum
Methodology
Fluorescence Polarization Immunoassay (FPIA)
Performing Laboratory
Decatur Morgan Hospital-Decatur Campus/Parkway Campus
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube(s). Spin down and
send 1 mL (pediatric: 0.2 mL) of lithium heparin plasma.
Note: 1. Date and time of draw and
random plasma are required on request form for
processing.
2. Label specimens appropriately (corresponding draw time and as random plasma).
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s) or a serum gel
tube(s). Spin down and send 1 mL (pediatric: 0.2 mL) of
serum.
Note: 1. Date and time of draw and
random serum are required on request form for
processing.
2. Label specimens appropriately (corresponding draw time and as random serum).
Reference Values
No established reference values
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80202