Gentamicin

Pathology category

Biochemistry - referred tests

Code

GENT

Referral code

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Test information

Antibiotic level monitoring

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Reference range

See Microbiology

Tube type

Tube type info

Adults: 5ml Serum SST (gold top)

Paediatrics: 0.5ml lithium/heparin (orange top)

Special requirements

Minimum volume

Adults: 0.5 ml

Paediatrics: 0.3 ml

Assay frequency

Run daily at local laboratory

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

4hrs

TAT GP/Outpatient

8hrs

Referral lab

Local, Clinical Biochemistry