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Test Code GENP Gentamicin, Peak, Plasma or Serum

Methodology

EMIT® Enzyme Immunoassay

Performing Laboratory

Munson Healthcare Laboratories

Specimen Requirements

Specimen must arrive within 24 hours of draw.

 

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Plasma

Container/Tube: Green-top (heparin) gel tube

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL of heparinized plasma

Transport Temperature: Refrigerate

Collection Instructions: Plasma for a peak level should be drawn 30 minutes after completion of infusion of an intravenous dose or 30 to 60 minutes after an intramuscular or oral dose of gentamicin. If specimen will not be analyzed within 24 hours, send specimen frozen in plastic vial.

Note: 1. Indicate plasma.

2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

 

Serum

Container/Tube: Gold-top serum gel tube

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL of serum

Transport Temperature: Refrigerate

Collection Instructions: Serum for a peak level should be drawn 30 minutes after completion of infusion of an intravenous dose or 30 to 60 minutes after an intramuscular or oral dose of gentamicin. If specimen will not be analyzed within 24 hours, send specimen frozen in plastic vial.

Note: 1. Indicate serum.

2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Reference Values

5-10 µg/mL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

80170