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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| Container Type |
Preferred: 4 mL blood in Gold SST tube Also Acceptable: 4 mL blood in Orange RST, Lime Green PST, Red Top, Green Top or Lavender Top tube Pediatric: 1 Full Lime Green Microtainer |
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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 |
Freeze aliquoted serum/plasma. Freeze and thaw only once |
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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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| Performing Lab |
UW |
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| LOINC Code(s) |
