Ordering Recommendation

Recommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.

Optimize drug therapy and monitor patient adherence.

New York DOH Approval Status

Indicates whether a test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.

This test is New York state approved.

Specimen Required

Patient PreparationInstructions patient must follow before/during specimen collection.

Draw 10 minutes before next infusion.

CollectSpecimen type to collect. May include collection media, tubes, kits, etc.

Plain red. Also acceptable: Green (sodium or lithium heparin).

Specimen PreparationInstructions for specimen prep before/after collection and prior to transport.

Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.2 mL)

Storage/Transport TemperaturePreferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to ARUP. See Stability for additional info.

Frozen.

Unacceptable ConditionsCommon conditions under which a specimen will be rejected.

Gray (sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate), lavender (EDTA), lt. blue (sodium citrate), or separator tubes. Grossly hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimens.

StabilityAcceptable times/temperatures for specimens. Times include storage and transport time to ARUP.

After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 2 weeks

Methodology

Process(es) used to perform the test.

Immunoassay

Performed

Days of the week the test is performed.

Sun-Sat

Reported

Expected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.

Within 24 hours

Reference Interval

Normal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.

Optimal: 10.0-20.0 µg /mL

Interpretive Data

May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, or details of testing.

Note

Additional information related to the test.

CPT Codes

The American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually.
CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ.
CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.

80202

Components

Components of test

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0090330 Vancomycin Trough 4092-3

* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.

Aliases

Other names that describe the test. Synonyms.

  • Vancocin
  • Vancomycin Hydrochloride
  • Vancomycin, Trough Level, Serum
  • Vancor

Vancomycin, Trough Level