Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Gentamicin Level (pre- dose) BD/TDS
Alias or Abbreviation:Gent
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/Biochemistry
Requestable Seperately?No
Tests in Profile:GPR
Minimum Sample Volume:1 mL
Expected Turnaround Time:Inpatients: 4 hrs.
Outpatients:1 day (from receipt)
Test Code:GPR
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Maximum Add on Time:3 days
Complex Reference Range:0- 2 mg/L
Collection Conditions / Other Information:Sample to be taken no earlier than 30 minutes prior to dose being given.
If delay in transport to laboratory please store in fridge.
Note for infants please use Li Heparin tubes.
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
Contact Number:01902 307 999 ext 88266
