Test Code GENTP Gentamicin, Peak, Plasma
Methodology
Particle Enhanced Turbidimetric Inhibition Immunoassay Technique
Performing Laboratory
Sky Lakes Medical Center-Chemistry
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma/Serum. Container/Tube: Green top (lithium heparin gel)/SST.Specimen Volume: 1 mLCollection Instructions: Plasma for a peak level is usually drawn 1 hour after start of an intravenous infusion.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Reference Values
Therapeutic concentration: 5-10 ug/mL. Critical value (automatic call-back): 12 ug/mL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday Available STAT
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80170
Test Order Code
LAB28