Laboratory Medicine Program
Gentamicin pre
Clinical Decription:
Gentamicin is an aminoglycosidic antibiotic that exhibits high potency and a broad-spectrum bacterial action against both gram-negative and gram-positive organisms. It exhibits a narrow therapeutic index, which makes it hazardous, especially in patients with impaired renal function.
<br/><em>Dade Dimension Gentamicin package insert</em>
Method: Automated method; C8000
Component Tests Used: n/a
Reference Ranges Used:
&lt; 2 mg/L (Therapeutic range)
Specimen Type: Heparinized plasma
Collected In: Lithium heparin
Volume: 3 mL (minimum: 1 mL)
Shipping: room temperature or 4C
Special Instructions: Once daily dosing-Generally no levels required.With changes in renal function / infections involving resistant organisms, trough levels may be done. Traditional dosing- Sample just prior to dose. Do not take levels from same limb in which drug was infused. Centrifuge and aliquot sample.
Testing Schedule(s): on demand.
Turnaround Time: 1 day
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