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Epic EAP: LAB39
Epic Description: VANCOMYCIN, TROUGH
Synonym
Vancocin HCL (Trough)
Aminoglycosides
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
All performing sites except St. Charles and OALH:
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Green, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel. |
4.5 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Alternate | Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel OR Red, No Anticoagulant | 4.5 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Preferred Micropuncture | Green Micro, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel | 2 X 0.6 mL | 1 X 0.6 mL |
| Alternate Micropuncture | Gold Micro, Clot Activator with Inert Gel | 2 X 0.6 mL | 1 X 0.6 mL |
| Neonate Micropuncture | Green Micro, Lithium Heparin with Inert Gel | 1 X 0.6 mL | 1 X 0.4 mL |
Performing Site: St. Charles
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel. Protect from light. |
4.5 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Preferred Micropuncture |
Red micro, No Anticoagulant, No gel. Protect from light. |
2 X 0.6 mL | 1 X 0.6 mL |
OALH LAB:
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel. Protect from light. |
4.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
Specimen Stability
Specimens not tested within 2 hours of collection must be refrigerated at 2 to 8°C. Separated specimen may be stored for up to 3 days at 2 to 8°C, or for up to 14 days frozen at < -20°C .
For Hancock and St Bernard locations, Refrigerate within 8 hours of collection or freeze after 48 hours at < -20°C
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Request must indicate Trough sampling. Indicate time of last dosage given. Centrifuge specimen. For non-gel tubes, aliquot plasma or serum into plastic vial. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. If holding overnight, aliquot plasma or serum and refrigerate.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 3.0 mL
Minimum 0.3 mL
Performing Lab
Chemistry Lab
Assay Frequency
24 hours
Routine Turnaround Time
1 day
OALH: 240 Min
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Deliver to laboratory. Aliquot plasma or serum and refrigerate if holding overnight.
CPT Code Information
80202