Gentamicin, Peak

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB28
  • Soft Test Code:
  • GENTP
Alternate Names
  • Garamycin
  • Gentamicin Level, Peak
  • Gentamicin Peak

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Overview

Peak = Post and/or After Dose

Specimen Requirements:

-OR-

1.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial
Minimum Volume:
0.25 mL Serum*
Neonatal Volume:
0.3 mL Whole Blood Red Microtainer (No Gel)*

* This volume does not allow for repeat testing

Collection Instructions:

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


Rejection Criteria:

Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Plasma Separator Tube (PST)


Transport and Storage:
  • Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 Days
  • Frozen (-20° C or colder): 14 Days

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

5.0 - 12.0 ug/mL


Critical Ranges:

> 10.0 ug/mL


Methodology:
  • Immunoassay (IA)

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Chemistry
  • Histology
Turn Around Time

Same Day/1 to 2 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

01486250


CPT Coding

80170