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HelpTest Code GENPT GENTAMICIN PEAK & TROUGH LEVEL
Performing Location
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
Peak and Trough: Peak: 5 – 10 ug/mL, Trough: < 2 ug/mL
Method
FPIA
CPT
80170 x 2
LOINC
35668-3
Special Handling
Consult Pharmacy before ordering any Gentamicin Levels.
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Physician orders for Gentamicin are sent to the Pharmacy who will then determine which dosing program to follow.
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Pharmacy enters orders into system for program and/or levels needed and phones the Laboratory to set up drawing times.
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Nursing notifies laboratory of all dose start and stop times.