| Test Code: VANT | Specimen Collection: Serum |
| Component: | Method: |
| Collection Notes: Collect as a trough just before the next dose. Plasma should be physically separated from cells as soon as possible with a maximum limit of 2 hours from the time of collection. Centrifuge and physically separate the plasma using a plastic transfer pipette into a separate plastic transfer tube. |
| Clinical Utility: Vancomycin is an antibiotic that is used for the treatment of serious bacterial infections. Vancomycin levels are useful for monitoring optimal therapeutic levels and for assessing toxicity. |
| CPT Code: 80202 | Testing Location: Sent to reference lab |
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