Gentamycin Random (GENTA RAND)
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| Synonyms:
| Garamicin |
| Specimen: | Blood; (1) Red (no preservative) top vacutainer tube. |
| Volume: | Full primary tube |
| Minimum Volume: | 200 microL serum |
| Collection: | Transfer serum to a tightly capped plastic aliquot tube for transport.
Refrigerate at 2-8°C
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| Rejection Criteria: | SST (serum separator tube) tube; quantity not sufficient for testing; improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | |
| Methodology: | |
| Test Use: | This aminoglyoside is used to treat serious infections caused by aerobic gram-negative Bacilli., (eg, a number of the Enterobacteriaceae, P. aeruginosa). These include lower respiratory tract, intra-abdominal, soft tissue, bone or joint, wound, and compl |
| Additional Information: | IV Dose:
Trough level- draw 30 minutes before dose
Peak level- draw 30-60 minutes after infusion.
IM Dose:
Troughl evel- draw 30 minutes before dose.
Peak level- draw 60-90 minutes post IM dose. |
| Testing Includes: | Random quantitative measurement of gentamycin, an aminoglycoside antibiotic. |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |