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HelpTest Code GENR GENTAMICIN RANDOM LEVEL
Performing Location
Collection Instructions
Refer to Venipunture protocol
Collection Container
Gold top
Specimen Required/Volume
1.0 mL
Specimen Type
serum
Turn-Around Guidelines
Upon arrival daily
Reference Values
Variable values based on patient renal function and drug half-life
Method
VITROS5600-Enzyme Heterogeneous Competitive Immunoassay
CPT
80170
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.