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Gentamicin Random Level
Test CodeGENT
CPT Codes
80170
Preferred Specimen
Dark green lithium heparin tube
Minimum Volume
tube fill 3.5 mL
Instructions
Collect specimen in a dark green lithium heparin tube. Centrifuge and remove plasma as soon as possible after collection. Place plasma in a plastic pour off tube. Refrigerate. Ship original tube and pour off tube.
Transport Temperature
2-8 o C
Specimen Stability
1 week at 2-8 oC
2 weeks at <10 oC
2 weeks at <10 oC
Methodology
Turbidimetric immunoassay
Setup Schedule
Every day
Reference Range
1.0-20.0 ug/mL
Performing Laboratory
Marietta Memorial Hospital laboratory