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Test Code LAB28 Gentamicin, Peak

Intended Use

Used to evaluate proper therapy and avoid toxicity

Methodology

Immunoenzymatic Assay

Performing Laboratory

RCH-SPH

Specimen Requirements

Preferred: Plasma (heparinized)

Container/tube: Lt Green/Mint top (lithium heparin) tube

Acceptable: Serum

Container: Plain, red-top or gold, serum gel tube

Specimen Volume:   1.0 mL (minimum volume 0.1 mL)

Collection Instructions: Specimen should be drawn 30 minutes after the dose. Forward promptly.

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated: 6 weeks

Frozen: -20C for 6 months

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday 

Test Classification and CPT Coding

80170