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Gentamicin Level - Trough
MessageGentamicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that acts by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. It is used to treat serious infections due to many aerobic and anaerobic types of bacteria.
Test Code
GENTT
Alias/See Also
LAB3000184
CPT Codes
80170
Preferred Specimen
2.0 mL serum collected in a gold serum separator tube (SST)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL serum
Other Acceptable Specimens
2.0 mL serum collected in an orange rapid clot serum separator tube (RCT)
2.0 mL serum collected in a red top tube and separated from cells after centrifugation
2.0 mL serum collected in a red top tube and separated from cells after centrifugation
Specimen Stability
6 weeks refrigerated (2 - 8oC)
6 months frozen (<-20oC)
6 months frozen (<-20oC)
Reference Range
| Sex | Age | Reference Range |
|---|---|---|
| M/F | 0 - 150 years | None Detected - 2.1 µg/mL |
Performing Laboratory
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health
