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Test Code GENM1 GENTAMICIN MODE I LEVEL

Performing Location

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

Collection Instructions

Refer to Venipuncture Protocol

 

Collection Container

Gold top or Marble Red top vacutainer

 

Specimen Required/Volume

1.0 mL

Specimen Type

serum

Turn-Around Guidelines

Upon arrival daily

Reference Values

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

Method

FPIA

CPT

80170

LOINC

35668-3

Special Handling

Consult Pharmacy before ordering any Gentamicin Levels.

  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.