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HelpTest Code GENT T Gentamicin, Trough, Plasma
Additional Codes
LAB26
Performing Laboratory
Central Peninsula Hospital
Important Notes
Gentamicin, Trough, Plasma test is for medical use only.
Collection Instructions
Collect immediately prior to dosing
Collection Method
Venipuncture
Container
Gold Top / Serum Separator / Additive Free
Specimen Type
Preferred
- Serum- Gold Top SST or Red Top
Acceptable
- Plasma -Light Geen Top (lithium heparin)
Minimum Volume
0.5ml
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | 2 hours |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | 7 days |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | 28 days |
Reference or Target Ranges
< 2.0 µg/ml
Reportable Units
µg/ml
Critical Value
> 2 µg/ml
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | 2000 mg/dL |
| Icterus Threshold | 20 mg/dL |
| Lipemia Threshold | 1691 mg/dL |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | 24/7 |
| Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat: 1 hour Routine: 4 hours |
| Stat Availability | Yes |
| Performing Bench | CPH Chemistry |
| Methodology/Method Description | Roche Cobas |
CPT Codes
80170
Last review/edit date
2025