VANCOMYCIN
Name: VANCOMYCIN
Mnemonic: VANCO
Container: Serum Separator, Plasma Separator
Handling: Volume: 1.0 ml serum or heparinized plasma
Centrifuge within 6 hours of collection
Stability: 8 hrs room temp, 2 days refrigerated, 1 mo frozen
Include date/time and dosage amount of dose
Methodology: Methodology: FPIA
Reported: Routine 4 hr, STAT 1hr
CPT: 80202
Department: Main Lab
Note: Available as peak, trough or random