Test Code ZG315 Gentamicin Peak, Plasma or Serum
Additional Codes
Ordering Mnemonic |
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SHO55067 |
Methodology
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 peak level 30 minutes after end of a 30-minute intravenous infusion or 60 minutes post intramuscular injection.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma and peak.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma and as peak).
Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of serum
Collection Instructions: Draw peak level 30 minutes after end of a 30-minute intravenous infusion or 60 minutes post intramuscular injection.
Note: 1. Indicate serum and peak.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum and as peak).
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
Peak: 5.0-39.9 µg/mL
Toxic concentration (automatic call-back): ≥40.0 µg/mL