Ordering Recommendation
Optimize drug therapy and monitor patient adherence.
Mnemonic
GENTP
Methodology
Immunoassay
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Draw 30 minutes following completion of infusion.
Collect
Plain red. Also acceptable: Heparinized plasma.
Specimen Preparation
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)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated. If transport is prolonged: Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Separator tubes. Plasma collected in the presence of citrate or oxalate/fluoride or EDTA. Hemolyzed specimens. Frozen samples.
Remarks
Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 2 weeks (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Reference Interval
Optimal: 5.0-10.0 µg/mL
Toxic: > 12.0 µg/mL
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
80170
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0090305 | Gentamicin Peak | 3663-2 |
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Aliases
- Garamycin
- Garamycin Peak Level
- Gentamicin Antibiotic Assay
- Gentamicin Peak Level
Gentamicin, Peak Level