Gentamicin, Trough

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB26
  • Soft Test Code:
  • GENTT
Alternate Names
  • Garamycin
  • Gentamicin Level, Trough

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Overview

Trough = Pre and/or Before 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 immediately prior to next dose


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:

< 2 ug/mL


Critical Ranges:

> 2 ug/mL


Methodology:
  • Immunoassay (IA)

Production Schedule

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

Same Day/1 to 2 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

01486250


CPT Coding

80170