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Gentamicin Peak Level
Test CodeGENTP
CPT Codes
80170
Preferred Specimen
Dark green lithium heparin tube
Minimum Volume
fill tube 3.5 mL
Instructions
Peak specimens should be drawn 30 minutes after a 30 minute IV infusion. Drawn specimen in a dark green lithium heparin tube. Remove plasma from cells as soon as possible after collection. Place plasma in a plastic pour off tube. Ship original tube and pour off tube.
Transport Temperature
2-8 oC
Specimen Stability
1 week at 2-8 oC
Methodology
turbidimetric immunoassay
Setup Schedule
Every day
Reference Range
5.0-8.0 ug/mL
Performing Laboratory
Marietta Memorial Hospital laboratory