Test Code GENTT Gentamicin, Trough, 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 mL. Collection Instructions: Plasma for a trough level is usually drawn just prior to start of infusion.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Reference Values
Therapeutic concentration: 2-4 ug/mL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday Available STAT
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80170
Test Order Code
LAB26