Synonyms
Vanocin
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
RCHSD Chemistry
Epic ID
Peak=LAB41, Random=LAB40, Trough=LAB39
Lab Test Days
As received
Standard TAT
3 hrs
Stat TAT
1 hr
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Minimum 1.0 ml blood
Container Type
Light Green (Lithium Heparin PST)
Collection Instructions
DRAW TIME: TROUGH - Just before next dose PEAK - 60 minutes after end of infusion Red top tube also acceptable. Must order PEAK (VANPK), TROUGH (VANTR) OR ROUTINE (VANRT)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Test Volume Required
0.3 ml plasma (or serum)
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 ml plasma (or serum)
Processing Instructions
Centfifuge & separate
Comments
NOTE: FOR SMALL INFANTS, 0.6 ML IN LIGHT GREEN MICROTAINER IS ACCEPTABLE
Revised
01-11-06