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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||||||||||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||||||||||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Gentamicin Level, Post-dose (Synonym: Peak Gentamicin Level) | ||||||||||
| Ordering Alert: | Record time of last dose on requisition or in electronic ordering system. | ||||||||||
| Collection Alert: | Collect 30-60 minutes after end of infusion or 1-2 hours post IM dosing, when at steady state (usually after 3-4 doses in patients with normal renal function). Best practice is to not draw from an intravenous line through which the drug has been administered as it can produce erroneous results and impact patient care. If best practice is not possible, prior consultation with the most responsible health practitioner is required. | ||||||||||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB28 | ||||||||||
| Specimen Type: | Blood | ||||||||||
| Primary Container: | MINT LIHEP PST | ||||||||||
| Alternate Containers: | GOLD SST | ||||||||||
| Minimum Collection Volume: | Calgary Zone: 0.2 mL plasma or serum Central, Edmonton, South Zones: 0.5 mL plasma or serum | ||||||||||
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| Testing Schedule: | Daily | ||||||||||
| Reference Interval: | 5.0 - 10.0 mg/L | ||||||||||
| Critical Value: | Greater than 14.9 mg/L | ||||||||||
| Testing Area: | Biochemistry | ||||||||||
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| Additional Test Information: | Steady State: approximately 1 day For more information refer to www.bugsanddrugs.org | ||||||||||
| Last Updated On: | Thursday, January 11, 2024 | ||||||||||
