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HelpTest Code GENT Gentamicin
Specimen Type
Plasma
Container
Green Lithium Heparin
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Pediatric minimum: 1 green top microtainer
Stability
8 hours at 20-25°C/2 days at 2-8°C
Expected Turn Around Time
STAT/ASAP: 1 hour
Transfer Instructions
Cenrtrifuge. Transport separated specimen at 2-8°C.
CPT
80170
Result Information
| Result Code | Result Name |
| GENTR | Gentamicin Level |
| GENTPK | Gentamicin Level Peak |
| GENTTR | Gentamicin Level Trough |
Special Instructions
Trough sample: Draw immediately before next dose
Peak sample: Draw 30 minutes after dose