Gentamicin, peak

Alphabetical Test listing

Gentamicin, peak-826

Test name:

Gentamicin, peak

Test number:

826

Excellian order number:

80170.3

Abbreviation:

GEP

Alternate names:

Garamycin

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:

Draw 1/2 hour after IV dose and 1 hour after IM dose
Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gentle inverting 8 - 10 times to prevent clotting

Processing instructions:

Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection

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:

Date and time of last dose

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
Inappropriate timing of collection
Improper container
Leaking container resulting in compromised specimen
Quantity not sufficient (QNS)

Performing lab:

AHL - Chemistry: C

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

1 day

Method:

CEDIA homogenous enzyme immunoassay

Reference ranges:

5.0 - 8.0 µg/mL

Results that require action (critical):

>12.0 µg/mL

CPT codes:

80170

Date created:

11/30/2001

Revised date:

12/30/2022

Review date:

01/09/2024