Test Code GENR Gentamicin, Random, Plasma or Serum

Methodology

EMIT® Enzyme Immunoassay

Munson Healthcare Laboratories

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: 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: If specimen will not be analyzed within 24 hours, send specimen frozen in plastic vial.

Note: 1. Indicate serum.

2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

No established reference values

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