| Test CODE | NAME |
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S510
Vancomycin, Trough Level , NY STATE
| Methodology: | Fluorescence Polarization Immunoassay |
| Performed: | Sun-Sat |
| Reported: | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Draw 10 minutes before next infusion.
Collect: Plain Red OR Green (sodium or lithium heparin) - 1 ml serum or plasma.
Specimen Preparation: Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer serum or plasma to a Standard Transport Tube. Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions: Gray (sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate), lavender (EDTA), lt. blue (sodium citrate), or separator tubes. Grossly hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimens.
Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 2 weeks
NOTE: * This test is approved for New York patients ONLY, please refer to test code VANC for specimen requirements for all other States . *
Performing Lab
ARUP Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 80202 |