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HelpTest Code VANRA Vancomycin, Random, Serum
Useful For
Monitoring adequacy of drug concentration during vancomycin therapy whenever a specimen is submitted or collected without collection timing information
Reporting Name
Vancomycin, Random, SSpecimen Type
Serum RedOrdering Guidance
In addition to this random assay, both peak level and trough level testing are available.
1. Serum for a peak level should be drawn 1 hour after completion of dose; order VANPA / Vancomycin, Peak, Serum.
2. Serum for a trough level should be drawn no more than 30 minutes prior to next dose; order VANTA / Vancomycin, Trough, Serum.
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 365 days | ||
| Ambient | 48 hours |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Reference Values
VANCOMYCIN, TROUGH
Therapeutic: 10.0-20.0 mcg/mL
VANCOMYCIN, PEAK
Therapeutic: 20.0-45.0 mcg/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 2 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
80202
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| VANRA | Vancomycin, Random, S | 20578-1 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| VANRA | Vancomycin, Random, S | 20578-1 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen.