GENTAMICIN TROUGH

Test Code
GENTT


CPT Codes
80170

Includes
Specimen collected prior to dose per facility policy


Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL serum collected in a Red top (No Gel) tube


Minimum Volume
0.10 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma- Lithium Heperin (PST)

Plasma- Sodium Heperin
Plasma- EDTA (Lavender)

Serum- Red Top

Serum- SST

or Tiger Top


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: Not specified
Refrigerated: 7 days at 2-8°C.
Frozen: 4 weeks at -20 °C. Freeze only once.



Last Updated: December 28, 2023


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.