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Test Code GENT Gentamicin

Important Note

Order LAB27

Performing Laboratory

 YRMC Laboratory

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Specimen Requirements

LT Green/Mint Top (NAHEP)
Minimum Draw Volume: 2mL

For patients receiving gentamicin via conventional dosing methods peak and trough drug monitoring should begin after a steady state is achieved (usually after 3-4 doses). 
 
Peak concentrations are reached 60 minutes after intramuscular injection and after completion of intravenous injection.

Order of Draw

BD Vacutainer Blood Collection System

Specimen Transport Temperature

Stability- Refrigerated Up to 24 hours from the time of collection.
Stability- Ambient Up to 8 hours from the time of collection.
If specimens cannot be centrifuged, they must be received in the laboratory within 2 hours.
 

 

CPT Code

80170

Unit of Measure

ug/mL