| Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Test Name: |
GENTAMICIN - (P)
Test Code:
GENT
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| Clinical Information: |
Test Indications: Gentamicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic used for the treatment of infections caused by gram-negative bacilli. Gentamicin measurement is used to ensure optimal therapeutic levels and to avoid toxicity.
Recommendations: Collect blood for trough concentration within 45 minutes prior to next dose. When peak concentrations are required, collect blood 20-40 minutes after the end of gentamicin infusion. |
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| Collection Devices: |
Do not use separator gel.
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| Specimen Required: |
Plasma: 2.0 mL
Pediatric Plasma: 0.3 mL
Stability 1 week refrigerated, 4 weeks frozen |
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| Referral: |
Samples must be transferred to an aliquot tube and stored frozen if analysis will not be complete within 48 hours (#110-10-05 Serum / Plasma Separation Procedure & Transport)
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| Availability: |
Stat or Routine
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| More Information: |
Interpretation & Assay Interferences: Patient samples containing sisomicin will elevate gentamicin results.
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