Synonyms
Garamycin, Gentamicin
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
RCHSD Chemistry
Lab Test Days
As received
Standard TAT
3 hrs
Stat TAT
1 hr
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Minimum 1.0 ml blood
Container Type
Light Green (Lithium Heparin PST)
Collection Instructions
Must be ordered & drawn as a random, peak or trough "GENRT"Random..... "GENPK" Peak..... "GENTR" Trough Gold or red top tube also acceptable
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Test Volume Required
0.3 ml plasma (or serum)
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 ml plasma (or serum)
Processing Instructions
Centrifuge & separate
CPT Codes
80170
Revised
03-27-06