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Gentamicin level-peak
Test CodeGENTP
Preferred Specimen
Serum, 0.5 mL minimum
Instructions
Collect: Peak: 30min after a 30 or 60 min infusion. 1 hour after IM injection. Spin within 2 hours of collection
Transport Container
SST tube
Transport Temperature
Specimen stable for 8 hours at room temp., 2 days if refrigerated and >2 days if frozen.
Reference Range
See report for normal ranges. Critical Value: >10 ug/mL
Clinical Significance
Gentamicin is an antibiotic used primarily to treat serious infectious diseases caused by gram negative bacilli.