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Gentamicin Trough

Order Code
19076
CPT
80170
Test Details
Synonyms

Gentak®

TAT

24 hours

Methodology

KIMS

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

Measures lowest gentamicin level before next dose.

Specimen Type

Plasma

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Green-top (lithium heparin)

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 7 days
Order Code
19076
CPT
80170
Test Details
Synonyms

Gentak®

TAT

24 hours

Methodology

KIMS

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

Measures lowest gentamicin level before next dose.

Specimen Type

Plasma

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Green-top (lithium heparin)

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 7 days