Gentamicin, Peak

Last Modified: 3/25/2019 4:24:38 PM


Medical Necessity Documentation:  
Client Notes:  
Patient Preparation:  
Specimen Requirements: 1.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial 
Collection Instructions:
Do not collect in a Serum Separator Tube (SST or PST)

Specimen should be drawn at time frames listed: 

IM: 60 minutes after injection
IV: 30 minutes after 30 minute infusion 
or
Immediately after 60 minute infusion
Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL
Transport & Storage: Temperature/Stability: 7 days Refrigerated

24 hours on cells
Reference Range: 5 - 10 ug/mL
Critical Ranges: > 10 ug/mL
Test Comments:  
Methodology: Immunoassay
Clinical Significance:  
Documentation:  
Custom Panel: No

PRODUCTION SCHEDULE

Stat Eligible: Yes
Days Performed: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Sites Performed: Parkview Hospital Randallia, Parkview Regional Medical Center
PHL Test Code: GENTP
EPIC Test Code: LAB28
Alternate Test Names: Garamycin
Included Tests:  
CPT Coding: 80170

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