Test Code GENTPK Gentamicin, Peak
Collection Container
Serum gel
Specimen Required
Serum
Other Acceptable Specimen Types
EDTA or heparinized plasma
Special Handling Instructions
Draw 1 hr after IM dose
Specimen Volume
1 mL
Minimum Specimen Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 7 days
Methodology
Kinetic interaction of microparticles in a solution (KIMS)
Days and Times Performed
Test performed daily
Turnaround Time
24 hours
Reference Ranges
Therapeutic: 5 -10 mg/L
Units of Measure
mg/L
CPT Code
80170
EMR Interface Order Code
03050
CRITICAL RESULTS
Peak & Unspecified: >25mg/L