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HelpEPIC CODE: LAB5069 Vancomycin, Mid Level
Additional Codes
Sunquest: VANCM
REGIONAL HOSPITAL PERFORMING
UPH Methodist Hospital
UPH Pekin Hospital
UPH Proctor Hospital
Collect
One - 6 mL Gold, Red, Green Top (lithium heparin)
Min Volume 5 mL serum/plasma
Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.
Storage/Transport Temperature
1 mL serum or plasma, Refrigerated (2-8oC) Stability:or frozen. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Stability (from collection to initiation)
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AFTER SEPERATION FROM CELLS |
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Ambient (room temperature) |
4 hours |
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Refrigerated 2-8° C |
1 day |
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Frozen (-20° C) |
1 week |
Remarks
If Gel tube is used for collection, serum or plasma must be analyzed within 24 hours or removed from gel tube for storage.
Days Performed
Sunday – Saturday
Methodology
Immunoassay (PETINIA)
CPT Codes
80202