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Gentamicin, random-832

Test info

Test name:

Gentamicin, random

Test number:

832

Excellian order number:

80170.2

Abbreviation:

GER

Alternate names:

Garamycin

Specimen

Specimen type:

Lithium heparin (Li Hep) plasma

Collection container:

Lt green plasma separator (PST)

Volume:

1.0 mL

Minimum volume:

0.2 mL

Collection instructions:

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gentle inverting 8 - 10 times to prevent clotting

Processing instructions:

Spin

Transport container:

Lt green plasma separator (PST)

Alternate specimen type:

Serum

Alternate collection container:

Gold serum separator (SST) tube

Alternate collection instructions:

Immediately following collection, thoroughly mix sample by gently inverting 5 times

Alternate processing instructions:

Allow sample to clot for a minimum of 30 minutes
Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection

Alternate transport container:

Gold serum separator (SST) tube

Required forms/information:

Include the date and time of the last dose on the request form/order

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred) - 7 days

Frozen - 4 weeks

Reason for rejection:

Improper labels (unlabeled or mislabeled)
Hemolysis (some procedures)
Improper anticoagulant or ratio
Delay in transport
Improper storage temperature affecting results
Improper container
Leaking container resulting in compromised specimen
Quantity not sufficient (QNS)

Performance

Performing lab:

AHL - Chemistry: C

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

1 day

Method:

CEDIA homogenous enzyme immunoassay

Clinical and Interpretive info

Reference ranges:

Not established

Results that require action (critical):

>12.0 µg/mL

Billing

CPT codes:

80170

Tracking

Date created:

11/30/2001

Revised date:

12/30/2022

Review date:

01/09/2024