Test Code 62871098 Gentamicin Trough Level

Performing Laboratory

Torrance Memorial Laboratories

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Lithium heparin, no gel tubes

Additional Instructions: Trough samples are drawn 30 minutes prior to dose.

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Serum, no gel tubes.

Additional Instructions: Trough samples are drawn 30 minutes prior to dose.

Refrigerated

Storage Temp Stability:
Refrigerated Temperature: 48 hours

Storage Temp Stability: Serum
Room Temperature: 8 hours
Refrigerated Temperature: 48 hours

Immunoassay

0.5 - 2 mcg/mL

Performed:

Daily

Available STAT

TAT:

STAT <1 hr

Routine < 4 hrs

None

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