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Test Code 62871094 Gentamicin Peak Level

Performing Laboratory

Torrance Memorial Laboratories

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
 

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Lithium heparin, no gel tubes

Additional Instructions: Plasma for a peak level should be drawn 1 hour after completion of infusion of an intravenous dose or 2 hours after intramuscular or oral dose of gentamicin.

 

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: No gel tubes

Additional Instructions: Serum for a peak level should be drawn 1 hour after completion of infusion of an intravenous dose or 2 hours after intramuscular or oral dose of gentamicin.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

 

Storage Temp Stability:
Refrigerated Temperature: 48 hours

Methodology

Immunoassay

Reference Range

5 - 12 mcg/mL

Day(s) Test Set up/TAT

Performed:

Daily

Available STAT

TAT:

STAT <1 hr

Routine < 4 hrs

Aliases

None

CPT Code

80170