Laboratory Services
Gentamicin, Trough Level
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| Test Description |
Gentamicin, Trough Level
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| Synonym(s) |
Aminoglycoside-Gentamicin Trough, UOW3828 |
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| Test ID |
GENTAT
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| Performing Lab |
Labcorp |
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| Container Type |
Red-top tube OR green-top (heparin) tube. DO NOT USE A GEL-BARRIER tube. The use of gel-barrier 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 Note: This is for Trough dose collection. Draw before dose is given. Note time of draw on requisition. |
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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 |
Maintain specimen at 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 |
0.0 -1.9 mcg/mL |
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| STAT Orderable (Y/N) |
Yes |
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| LOINC Code(s) |
