GENTAMICIN TROUGH SERUM

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: GENT
UPHSM LIS Test #: 226
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 10 min
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 0.5 mL serum
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: 1 SST Tube
Collection Info:
Draw specimen within 30 minutes of next dose.  Refrigerate specimen after collection.
NOTE:
1. Include time of collection on request form.
2. Heparinized plasma is acceptable.
3. EDTA plasma is acceptable.
Volume: 0.5 mL plasma
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: 1 Heparinized plasma
Collection Info:
See above
Volume: 0.5 mL plasma
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: 1 EDTA plasma
Collection Info:
See above

Methods

Immunoassay

CPT Codes

80170

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

Reference Range

0.0 - 2.0 ug/mL
Panic Value (automatic call-back)
>12.0 ug/mL