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Gentamicin, Peak, Serum

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


Test Code
GMPK


CPT Codes
80170

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL serum


Instructions
Draw blood in a red top, no gel tube. Spin down. Serum for a peak level should be drawn 60 - 90 minutes after an IV infusion.


Transport Container
Red Top (no gel)


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Methodology

Two Point Rate Immunoassay



Reference Range
Therapeutic range: 5-10 µg/mL Alarm value: >12.0 µg/mL


Clinical Significance
Useful 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.