Gentamicin Random

Message

Please note -- the pharmacy may order a random Gentamycin to be drawn 10 hours after initial dosing.

Test Code

LAB27

Alias/See Also

GENR

CPT Codes
80170

Instructions

"Routine venipuncture
Collect one 4.5ml light green top (heparin) tubeor one 5ml Red/gold top serum separator tube"

Specimen Stability

Refrigerate, stable 72 hours; stable 8 hours at room temperature; stable >72 hours if frozen.

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Insufficient quantity; failure to follow stability requirements

Methodology
Two point rate: The assay is based on competition between gent. in thesample and gentamicin labeled with G6P-DH for antibody binding sites.

Setup Schedule

Daily/STAT

Report Available

"Within 24hrs
STAT:1hr after collection"

Reference Range

None established ug/mL

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.