| 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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