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Test Code GPEAK Gentamicin Level, Peak, Serum

Methodology

Immunoassay

Specimen Requirements

Note:  Label specimen appropriately (peak).

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Lithium heparin (light green-top)

Acceptable: Serum Gel

Serum for a peak level should be drawn 30 minutes after completion of infusion of an intravenous dose or 60 minutes after an intramuscular or oral dose of gentamicin. Draw blood, spin down and send 1 mL (pediatric:  0.2 mL) of plasma or serum.

 

 

Reject Due To

 

Hemolysis

Mild:

ok

Gross:

ok

Lipemia

Mild:

ok

Gross:

ok

Icterus

Mild:

ok

Gross:

ok

 

Reference Values

5-10 µg/mL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

CPT Coding

80170

Performing Laboratory

Huntsville Hospital Laboratory

Secondary ID

HHA1509

LOINC Coding

Test Name LOINC Code

Gentamicin Level, Peak, Serum

 3663-2

 

Specimen Stability Information

 

Specimen Type

Temperature

Time

Serum or Plasma (lithium heparin)

Refrigerated, spun

7 days