Referred Tests
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Test ID: VANTA
Vancomycin, Trough, Serum
Specimen Type 
Describes the specimen type validated for testing
Serum Red
Advisory Information
In addition to this trough assay, both peak level and random testing are available.
1. Serum for a peak level should be drawn 1 hour after completion of dose; order VANPA / Vancomycin, Peak, Serum.
2. Serum for random testing should be ordered as VANRA / Vancomycin, Random, Serum.
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing
Container/Tube: Red top
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw specimen immediately prior to the next dose (within 30 minutes).
2. Centrifuge and aliquot serum within 2 hours of collection.
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen.
Specimen Minimum Volume Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the Testing Laboratory
0.25 mL
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the performing laboratory, alternate acceptable temperatures are also included
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 365 days | ||
| Ambient | 48 hours |