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Test Code LAB0214724 Gentamicin (GENT), Random

Additional Codes

EPIC Test Codes
LAB0214724 GENTAMICIN,RANDOM

 

Reporting Title

Gentamicin, Random

Methodology

Competitive Binding Assay

Performing Laboratory

Rice Memorial Hospital

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Plasma or serum

Container/Tube:

Plasma: Lithium heparin, sodium heparin, plain or gel separator, or EDTA

Serum: Clot, plain, activator, or gel separator

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Trough samples should be collected immediately before the next dose.

2. Peak levels should be collected 1/2 hour post IV dose (admin. time 1 hour) or 1 hour post IM dose.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (preferred) up to 7 days/Frozen up to 1 month

Note:  If testing will be delayed, remove plasma or serum from the separator, red blood cells, or clot.

Reference Values

0.0-1.9 mcg/mL

Critical Value:  ≥12.0 mcg/mL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

CPT Coding

80170