Test Code VANPA Vancomycin, Peak, Serum
Reporting Name
Vancomycin, Peak, SUseful For
Monitoring peak levels in selected patients receiving vancomycin therapy
Method Name
Immunoassay
Performing Laboratory

Specimen Type
Serum RedOrdering Guidance
In addition to this peak assay, both trough level and random testing are available.
1. Serum for a trough level should be drawn no more than 30 minutes prior to next dose; order VANTA / Vancomycin, Trough, Serum.
2. Serum for random testing should be ordered as VANRA / Vancomycin, Random, Serum.
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Serum for a peak level should be drawn 1 hour after completion of dose.
2. Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Serum Red | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
Frozen | 365 days | |
Ambient | 48 hours |
Reference Values
Therapeutic: 20.0-45.0 mcg/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
80202
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
VANPA | Vancomycin, Peak, S | 4090-7 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
VANPA | Vancomycin, Peak, S | 4090-7 |
Report Available
Same day/1 to 2 daysForms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Therapeutics Test Request (T831) with the specimen.