Orderable Name Gent Level Gentamicin Level
Specimen Type
Blood
Minimum Requirements
0.5 mL
Container Type/Storage
Mint Green, Lithium Heparin
Plasma / Refrigerate
Methodology
Turbidimetric Inhibition Immunoassay
Special Handling
IM Therapy: Draw trough just prior to next dose and peak at one hour after injection.
STAT Turnaround Time
1 Hour
Routine Turnaround Time
Daily
Therapeutic Range
Peak 5.0-10.0mcg/mL
Trough 0.5-2.0mcg/mL
CPT
80170