Laboratory Medicine Program

Gentamicin random

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:
Reference ranges for this test are not available online. However, they are included in all test results. For more information, please call us.

Specimen Type: Heparinized plasma
Collected In: Lithium heparin
Volume: 3 mL (minimum: 1 mL)

Shipping: room temperature or 4C

Special Instructions: Only indicated in patients with end-stage renal failure: take 2 random levels to determine rate of elimination from body. Do not take levels from the same limb in which the drug has been infused.

Testing Schedule(s): on demand.

Turnaround Time: 1 day

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