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Gentamicin, Peak (Bedford)

Message
This test is currently only available in Bedford CPRS. If you are a BHS provider, please order GENTAMICIN(PEAK).

Test sent to Winchester Hospital.


Test Code
GENTAMICIN PEAK(O)


Preferred Specimen
Plain Red Top Tube


Minimum Volume
2 mL


Instructions
POST (PEAK) LEVELS should be obtained 30 minutes after completion of a 30-60 minute intravenous infusion or 1 hour after an intramuscular injection.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Collected in gel tube


Clinical Significance
Gentamicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic used in the treatment of gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial infections, especially Pseudomonas, Proteus, Klebsiella and Staphylococcus. Gentamicin is potentially nephrotoxic and ototoxic. Serial monitoring of peak and trough serum levels may provide the clinician with information to maintain safe and therapeutic levels.


Performing Laboratory
Winchester Hospital
41 Highland Ave
Winchester, MA 01890


Last Updated: February 29, 2016


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.