Gentamicin, Random Level
Ordering Recommendation
Detect overdose. Optimize drug therapy and monitor patient adherence.
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Plain red.
Allow specimen to clot completely. Separate serum or plasma from cells. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL) Also acceptable: Heparinized plasma.
Refrigerated. If transport is prolonged: Frozen.
Separator tubes. Plasma collected in the presence of citrate or oxalate/fluoride or EDTA. Hemolyzed specimens.
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After separation from cells: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 2 weeks (avoid repeat freeze/thaw cyles)
Methodology
Immunoassay
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
Reference Interval
Effective November 18, 2013
Trough Level | Optimal: 0.5-2.0 µg/mL |
Peak Level | Optimal: 5.0-10.0 µg/mL |
Interpretive Data
FDA
Note
Hotline History
CPT Codes
80170
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0090130 | Gentamicin, Random | 35668-3 |
Aliases
- Garamycin
- Garamycin Random Level
- Gentamicin Random Level