VANCOMYCIN, TROUGH, SERUM - NorDx Test Catalog

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Monitoring adequacy of drug concentration during vancomycin therapy

Method Name

Spectrophotometry (SP)

Reference Values

Therapeutic concentration:
Trough: 5.0-15.0 ug/mL

For patients on meningitis, osteomyelitis, endocarditis, and pneumonia therapy: Vancomycin Trough: 15-20 ug/mL

Trough concentrations greater than 30.0 ug/mL are considered potentially toxic.

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 Day

Available Stat

Specimen Type

Serum

Preferred Container

Red Top Tube

Preferred Volume

Serum: 1 mL (Red Top Tube)

Minimum Volume

Serum: 0.5 mL (Red Top Tube)

Specimen Collection and Handling

1. Draw blood within 30 minutes prior to the next dose.

2. Spin specimen, separate from clot into an aliquot tube.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Serum

Frozen: 1 Year

Refrigerated: 6 Days

Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours

Note: Freeze at -20 C for long term storage

Add On Capable

Yes

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code	CPT Description	CPT Disclaimer
80202	Drug Screen Quantitative Vancomycin

Keywords

TDM

THERAPEUTIC DRUG MONITORING

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