Test Code GENTR Gentamicin, Trough, Serum

Performing Laboratory

Chilton Hospital Laboratory-Chemistry

Two-point Rate

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Red top

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Collection Instructions: Serum for a trough level must be drawn just prior to next dose.

Specimen Rejection: Gold or tiger top (serum gel)

Ambient

Target trough levels

Conventional dosing: <2 mcg/mL

Extended interval dosing: <0.5 mcg/mL

Monday through Sunday

Available STAT

Turnaround Time:

Routine-8 hours