Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:Gentamicin Level (pre Dose) OD
Alias or Abbreviation:Gent
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry Ext 88266
Requestable Seperately?No
E-Requesting Tab:Blood Sciences, Chem 3
Units:mg/L
Minimum Sample Volume:1mL
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:Trough levels on high dose regime should be <1 mg/L. A trough level should be taken no more than 4 hours before the next dose is due.
Collection Conditions / Other Information:If delay in transport to laboratory please store in fridge. Note for infants please use Li Heparin tubes.
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
