Gentamicin, Post (Peak)

Message
Serum half-life is 1 - 3 hours
Performed in the Chemistry Laboratory x5820.
10.2018


Test Code
GENTP


Alias/See Also
Gentamicin, Random
Gentamicin, Pre (Trough)


Preferred Specimen
Plasma from a green top (PST) tube


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Instructions
Draw sample 60 minutes after IM injection, or 30 minutes. after the end of 30 minute IV infusion, or at the end of a 60 minute IV infusion


Transport Container
Green Top (PST) tube


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
No Add-On


Methodology
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (Abbott Architect i2000)

Setup Schedule
This assay is performed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week


Reference Range
Therapeutic range: 5 - 10 ug/mL
Critical alert value: 12 ug/mL


Clinical Significance
This test is used to monitor compliance, assess clinical effectiveness, or determine toxicity.




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.