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Test Code GENDP Gentamicin Dosing Program

Important Note

  • Consult Pharmacy before ordering any Gentamicin Levels.

Performing Laboratory

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

Specimen Collection Information

Specimen  Min. Test Volume Collection Container Special Handling
Blood 0.1 mL Light Green (lith. heparin) top
Gold top
Marble Red top
 

Reference Ranges & Critical Values

Assay Gender Age Range Normal Range Critical Values Units
GENDP ALL 0 Minutes – 150 Years Variable values based on patient renal function and drug half-life    

Collection Instructions

  1. Physician orders for Gentamicin are sent to the Pharmacy who will then determine which dosing program to follow.
  2. Pharmacy enters orders into system for program and/or levels needed and phones the Laboratory to set up drawing times.

  3. Nursing notifies Laboratory of all dose start and stop times.

Specimen Stability

7 days at 2-8°C

Day(s) Performed

Monday - Sunday

CPT

80170 per level drawn

LOINC

35668-3