Gentamicin, Trough Level
| CPT Code(s): | 80170 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation:Draw specimen 30 minutes before next infusion. Collect:Plain red. Specimen Preparation:Allow specimen to clot completely. Separate serum or plasma from cells. Transfer 1 mL serum to an RDL Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL) Also acceptable: Heparinized plasma. Storage/Transport Temperature:Refrigerated. If transport is prolonged: Frozen. Stability:After separation from cells: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 2 weeks (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles) |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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