GENTAMICIN, TROUGH

Test Code

GENTT (OE), GENT (LAB)

CPT Codes
80170

Preferred Specimen

Red Top

Patient Preparation
Draw 30 minutes prior to dose.

Minimum Volume

1mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Green Tube (Lithium Heparin)

Instructions

Centrifuge for separation of serum or plasma from red cells.

Transport Container

RED Tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 7 days

Methodology
EIA

Setup Schedule

Daily, as received

Report Available

STAT: <60 minutes
Routine: <4 hours

Reference Range

Male/Female All Ages: Normal Range: 0-1.9 ug/ml Critical High : >=1.9 ug/ml

Clinical Significance

Monitoring adequacy of drug clearance during gentamicin therapy. Ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity are the primary toxicities associated with gentamicin.

Performing Laboratory
Mount Sinai Hospital
Holy Cross Hospital

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