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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

Collection Instructions

Refer to Venipuncture Protocol

  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.

Collection Container

Gold top or marble red

Specimen Required/Volume

1.0 mL each level

Specimen Type

serum

Turn-Around Guidelines

Upon arrival daily

Reference Values

Dosing Program and Mode I: Variable values based on patient renal function and drug half-life

Method

FPIA

CPT

Cpt code(s): 80170 per each level drawn

 

LOINC

35668-3