Test Code GENP Gentamicin Level Peak
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube(s)-Serum gel tube is not acceptable.
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of serum
Collection Instructions: Serum for a peak level should be drawn 60 minutes after the beginning of an intravenous infusion or 60 minutes after an intramuscular injection.
Note: 1. Indicate time of last dose and date and time of draw.
2. Label specimen appropriately.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Performing Laboratory
The Valley Hospital
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80200