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HelpTest Code LAB26 Gentamicin, Pre
Specimen Requirement
0.5 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma; SSTand PST acceptable.
Specimen should be drawn prior to dose.
Draw repeat specimen 30 minutes after IV infusion.
Specimen Stability
7 days at 2-8° C
14 days at -20° C
Testing Schedule
Daily
Reference Range
Pre/Trough: 0 – 2.0 ug/mL
Testing Department
Chemistry
Method
Particle-enhanced turbidimetric immunoassay
CPT Code
80170
Outpatient Turnaround Time
24 hours after receipt
Inpatient STAT Turnaround Time
45 minutes after receipt
Inpatient Routine Turnaround Time
4 hours after receipt