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HelpTest Code LAB27 Gentamicin, Random
Useful For
Antimicrobial drug monitoring
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Performing Laboratory
Bozeman Health Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma or serum
Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel), red top, or gold top
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Spin down within 2 hours of draw and remove plasma or serum from cells. Label specimen with date and time of draw.
Specimen Rejection: Hemolyzed samples may be rejected.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma or Serum | Ambient | 8 hours |
| Refrigerated | 1 week | |
| Frozen | 1 month |
Reference Values
No established reference range for random testing.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80170