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HelpTest Code GENT Gentamicin Level, Trough
Additional Codes
| EPIC | LAB4096 |
Synonyms
- Gentak
- Genticyn
- Garamycin
- Cidomycin
Clinical Significance
Gentamicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic used to treat a variery of bacterial infections. Gentamicin therapy is monitored for effectiveness of the dose and possible nephrotoxicity.
Source: Beckman Coulter Unicel, GEN IFU. REF #469137 4/7/15
Methodology
Particle enhanced turbidimetric inhibition immunoassay (Beckman Coulter UniCel DxC 660i)
Sample Type
| Preferred Sample Type | |
|---|---|
| Light green top - Plasma | |
| Acceptable Sample Type(s) | |
|---|---|
| Dark green top - Plasma | |
| Yellow top - Serum | |
| Red top - Serum | |
Centrifuge: Yes
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Time |
|---|---|
| Ambient (18-25°C) | 8 hours |
| Refrigerated (2-8°C) (store) | 48 hours |
| Frozen (-15 to -20°C) | 1 month |
Separate plasma or serum from cells within 2 hours.
Reference Ranges
| Therapeutic Range |
|---|
| <2.0 ug/mL |
| Critical Values |
|---|
| >2.0 ug/mL |
| Technical Range |
|---|
| 0.5 - 12.0 ug/mL |
Rejection Criteria
| Hemolysis | N/A |
|---|---|
| Icterus | N/A |
| Lipemia | N/A |
Availability
| Performed | STAT |
|---|---|
| 24/7 | Yes |
Performing Laboratory
MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital Laboratory
Lab Department
Chemistry
CPT Code
80170
LOINC
3665-7 Gentamicin trough [Mass/Vol]