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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