Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Gentamicin Level (post dose) BD/TDS
Alias or Abbreviation:Gent
Accreditation:UKAS Accredited ISO15189 :2022 On scope
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry
Requestable Seperately?Yes
Minimum Sample Volume:1 mL
Expected Turnaround Time:Inpatients: 4 hrs
Outpatients: 1 day (from receipt)
Test Code:GPO
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Maximum Add on Time:3 days
Complex Reference Range:5- 10 mg/L
Collection Conditions / Other Information:Sample to be taken 1 hour post dose of drug being given.
If delay in transport to laboratory please store in fridge.
Please note; for infants please use Li Heparin tubes.
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
Contact Number:01902 307 999 Ext 88266
