Test Code ZG314 Gentamicin Trough, Plasma or Serum
Additional Codes
Ordering Mnemonic |
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SHO55066 |
Methodology
Enzyme immunoassay
Performing Laboratory
Corewell Health Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint-top (lithium heparin) tube
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of plasma
Collection Instructions: Draw trough level immediately before next dose.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma and trough.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma and trough).
Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of serum
Collection Instructions: Draw trough level immediately before next dose.
Note: 1. Indicate serum and trough.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum and trough).
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Available STAT
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80170 (HH Bill Code 022405798)
Reference Values
Therapeutic concentration
Trough: 0-1.0 µg/mL
Toxic concentration (automatic call-back): ≥2.0 µg/mL