Test Code GENP.2 GENTAMICIN, PEAK

Important Note

Include: Date and time of dose.

Draw peak specimen 1 hour after IM dose or 1/2 hour after IV infusion completed.

GENP.

Automated Chemistry Analyzer

Serum or Plasma

Container: SST or Green top Lithium heparin

Collection: 1 mL (minimum 0.5 mL)

Allow specimen to clot completely if a serum tube (SST) was used.
Separate serum (SST) or plasma (Lithium Heparin) from cells within 24 hours and transport refrigerated. If red top tube is collected, separate serum from cells within 2 hours and place in separate plastic tube.
Properly label tube with patient's name, DOB, requisition number and type of tube, i.e. GREEN.

1. Clotted specimen

2. Exceeding stability requirements

3. Unlabeled specimen

24 - 48 hours

Refrigerated: 24 hours on gel, 7 days poured off

80170

Daily

Gentamicin, Peak	ug/ml

CRITICAL VALUE	REFER TO LH-W CRITICAL VALUES POLICY