Gentamicin (GENT), Trough - Rice Memorial Hospital

Additional Codes

EPIC Test Codes
LAB0293715	GENTAMICIN,TROUGH

Gentamicin- Trough

Competitive Binding Assay

Rice Memorial Hospital

Specimen Type: Plasma or serum

Container/Tube:

Plasma: Lithium heparin, sodium heparin, or EDTA

Serum: Clot, plain, activator, or gel separator

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL

Collection Instructions: Trough samples should be collected immediately before the next dose.

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

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

0-2 mcg/mL

Critical Value: ≥ 12.0 mcg/mL

Monday through Sunday

80170