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Test Code GENTA Gentamicin Level, Random, Serum or Plasma

Methodology

Immunoassay

Specimen Requirements

Note:  Label specimen appropriately (random).

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Lithium heparin (light green-top)

Acceptable: Serum Gel

Draw blood, spin down and send 1 mL  of plasma or serum.

Specimen Stability Information

 

Specimen Type

Temperature

Time

Serum or Plasma (lithium heparin)

Refrigerated, spun

7 days

 

Reference Values

No established reference values

Reject Due To

 

Hemolysis

Mild:

ok

Gross:

ok

Lipemia

Mild:

ok

Gross:

ok

Icterus

Mild:

ok

Gross:

ok

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

CPT Coding

80170

Secondary ID

HHA1507

Performing Laboratory

Huntsville Hospital Laboratory

LOINC Coding

Test Name LOINC Code

Gentamicin Level, Random, Serum or Plasma

35668-3