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Gentamicin, Random
MessageSerum half-life is 1 - 3 hours
Performed in the Chemistry Laboratory x5820
10.2018
Performed in the Chemistry Laboratory x5820
10.2018
Test Code
GENTR
Alias/See Also
Gentamicin, Pre (Trough)
Gentamicin, Post (Peak)
Gentamicin, Post (Peak)
CPT Codes
80170
Preferred Specimen
Plasma from a green top (PST) tube
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Draw specimen at steady state reached around third dose if given as traditional dosing.
Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection
Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection
Transport Container
Green Top (PST) tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
No Add-On
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (Abbott Architect)
Setup Schedule
This assay is performed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week
Reference Range
There is no established reference range.
Critical alert value: ≥ 12 ug/mL
Critical alert value: ≥ 12 ug/mL
Clinical Significance
This test is used to monitor compliance, asses clinical effectiveness, or determine toxicity.
