Laboratory Services
Gentamicin, Random Level
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| Test Description |
Gentamicin, Random Level
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| Synonym(s) |
Aminoglycoside-Gentamicin Random |
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| Test ID |
GENTAR
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| Performing Lab |
Labcorp |
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| Container Type |
Red-stopper tube or green-stopper (heparin) tube. Do not use serum-separator tube, the use of serum-separator tubes is not recommended due to slow absorption of the drug by the gel. Depending on the specimen volume and storage time, the decrease in drug level due to absorption may be clinically significant. |
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| Specimen Type |
Blood |
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| Specimen Requirements |
1 mL serum/plasma |
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
Serum/plasma must be removed from SST or PST tubes. Hemolysis should be avoided, |
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
0.5 mL serum/plasma |
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| Stability |
Room temperature |
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| Department (code) |
Chemistry, Automated Panels (CHA) |
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| Methodology |
EMIT -- Enzyme Immunoassay Technique |
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| Estimated TAT |
1 day |
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| Testing Schedule |
Daily |
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| CPT Code(s) |
80170 |
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| Reference Range |
Clinical interpretation for random concentrations is mandatory. Because timing is unspecified, the nominal reference range includes peak and trough reference ranges, and intermediate values observed in progressing from peak to trough. Concentrations within this range may be inappropriate, depending on the actual sampling time. |
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| STAT Orderable (Y/N) |
Yes |
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| LOINC Code(s) |
