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HelpCatalog ID Gent Gentamicin
CPOE Test Name
Gentamicin Lvl, Gentamicin Tr, Gentamicin Pk
Specimen Type
Serum
Specimen Requirements
5 mL gold top SST tube; 2 mL blood
Causes for Rejection
Wrong container; insufficient volume; improper labeling; drawn at wrong time
Reference Values
Trough <2.0 mcg/mL
Peak 3-12 mcg/mL
Critical Values
Toxic limit:
Trough ≥ 2.0
Peak ≥ 12.0
Performing Lab
Core Laboratory, BI 2023 721-2120
Turn Around Time
Urgent/Emergent 1 hour; Routine 2 – 4 hours
CPT / HCPCS Code
80170