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Gentamicin Trough Level
Test CodeGENTT
CPT Codes
80170
Preferred Specimen
Dark green lithium heparin tube.
Minimum Volume
fill tube 3.5 ml
Instructions
Trough levels should be drawn just prior to a dose. Specimens should be collected in a dark green lithium heparin tube. Centrifuge and remove plasma from cells as soon as possible after collection. Place plasma in a plastic pour off tube. Ship both the original tube and pour off tube.Trough levels should be drawn just prior to a dose.
Transport Temperature
2-8 oC
Specimen Stability
1 week at 2-8 oC
2 weeks at <10 oC
2 weeks at <10 oC
Methodology
turbidimetric immunoassay
Setup Schedule
Every day
Reference Range
0-2 ug/mL
Performing Laboratory
Marietta Memorial Hospital laboratory