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Gentamicin, Trough, Serum

Message
Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday through Sunday


Test Code
GMTR


CPT Codes
80170

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL serum


Instructions
Draw blood in a red top (no gel) tube. Spin down. Serum for a trough level is usually drawn 30 minutes prior to next dose.


Transport Container
Red Top (no gel)


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Methodology

Two Point Rate Immunoassay



Reference Range
Therapeutic range: <2.0 µg/mL Alarm value: >2.0 µg/mL


Clinical Significance
Used for the quantitative measurement of gentamicin, an antibiotic drug.



Last Updated: July 11, 2018


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.