Gentamicin, Trough

Last Modified: 2/2/2022 7:11:24 AM


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 immediately prior to next dose
Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL Serum
Neonatal Volume: 0.3 mL Whole Blood Red Microtainer (No Gel)
Transport & Storage: Temperature/Stability: 7 days Refrigerated

24 hours on cells
Reference Range: < 2 ug/mL
Critical Ranges: > 2 ug/mL
Test Comments:  
Methodology: Immunoassay
Clinical Significance:  
Documentation:  
Custom Panel: No

PRODUCTION SCHEDULE

Days Performed: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Sites Performed: Parkview Regional Medical Center
PHL Test Code: GENTT
EPIC Test Code: LAB26
Alternate Test Names: Garamycin; Gentamicin Level, Trough
Included Tests:  
CPT Coding: 80170

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