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HelpOrder Code Gent Peak Gentamicin Level Peak
Additional Codes
Epic Order ID LAB2215
Sub activity Type
Chemistry
Collection tube (preferred)
Green Li PST
Specimen Type
Plasma/Serum
Minimum Volume
0.6ml
Stability
2 days at 2-8°C
Transport temperature
Refrigerated
Transport Container
Plasma Separator Tube(PST) or Serum Separator tube (SST)
Rejection Criteria
Anticoagulants other than heparin
Performance
Performed Daily
Report Available
Same day
Acceptable collection tube
SST
Notes
Collect peak at end of 60 min IV infusion. 30 minutes after end of 30 minute IV infusion or 60 minutes after IM dose
Clinical Significance
Gentamicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic used in the treatment of gram-positive and gram-negative bacterial infections, especially Pseudomonas, Proteus, Klebsiella and Staphylococcus. Gentamicin is potentially nephrotoxic and ototoxic. Serial monitoring of peak and trough serum levels may provide the clinician with information to maintain safe and therapeutic levels.
Reference Range
Cedar Falls / Oelwein: 4.0 - 10.0 ug/mL
Waterloo: 4.0 - 10.0 ug/mL
Critical Values
Waterloo: ≥ 10.0 ug/mL