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Gentamicin-Trough

Test Code
GENT


Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum or Lithium Heparin plasma (1.0 minimum)


Instructions
Should be drawn just before next dose. Date and time of dose, as well as time drawn, should be noted on the label.


Transport Container
PST or Plain Red Tube


Transport Temperature


Refrigerate




Specimen Stability
TDM, LAST DOSE NEEDED. 1 week capped at 2-8 °C, 4 weeks capped at -20 °C




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.