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Gentamicin, Peak Level

GENTP
Example Reports
High
In Range

Ordering Recommendation

Optimize drug therapy and monitor patient adherence.

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York state 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)

Methodology

Immunoassay

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

Within 24 hours

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

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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