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HelpTest ID BLOD0536 Gentamicin Trough
AKA
Gent, Garamycin
Specimen Type/Requirements
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum (preferred)
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum (preferred)
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma
Draw trough level immediately before next scheduled dose.
Test is not affected by hemolysis or lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.4 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Particle-Enhanced Turbidimetric Inhibition Immunoassay (PETINA)
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
80170