Orderable Name Vanco Trough Vancomycin Level Trough
Specimen Type
Blood
Minimum Requirements
0.5 mL
Container Type/Storage
Mint Green, Lithium Heparin
Plasma / Refrigerate
Special Handling
Trough : Collect just prior to next dose.
STAT Turnaround Time
1 Hour
Routine Turnaround Time
Daily
Reference Range
Therapeutic Range : 10.0-20.0 mcg/mL
CPT
80202
Methodology
Turbidimetric inhibition immunoassay