Gentamicin Level, Random - Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

Performing Location

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

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

Physician orders for Gentamicin are sent to the Pharmacy who will then determine which dosing program to follow.
Pharmacy enters orders into system for program and/or levels needed and phones the Laboratory to set up drawing times.
Nursing notifies Laboratory of all dose start and stop times.

7 days at 2-8°C

Monday - Sunday

35668-3

80170