Vancomycin Trough
SoftLab Order Code
VANT
Epic Order Name
VANCOMYCIN, TROUGH
Epic Order ID
LAB39
Laboratory
All Hospitals
Sample Type
Serum
Collection Container
RST (Orange top - Rapid Serum Tube)
Alternative Collection Container
SST (Gold Top Serum Separator tube)
Red/Black Speckle top (Serum tube)
Collecting Volume
1.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
1.0 mL
Neonatal minimum volume: 500 uL (one full gold top microtainer)
Neonatal minimum volume: 500 uL (one full gold top microtainer)
Storage or Stability
Refrigerated 3 days
Causes for Rejection
Cells are not separated within 2 hours of collection.
Instructions
Draw the sample just before the next scheduled dose for an accurate trough.
CPT Codes
80202