Tests:Gentamicin: Difference between revisions
Tests:Gentamicin
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Garamycin | Garamycin | ||
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== Aliquot Requirements == | == Aliquot Requirements == | ||
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Revision as of 13:16, 20 March 2025
Overview | |
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| Department | Biochemistry |
| Test Code | GENT |
| Synonyms | Cydomycin
Garamycin |
| Availability | Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours |
| Turnaround Time | 2 – 4hrs |
| Stability – Add test | |
Specimen Requirements | |
| Specimen | Serum
Plasma |
| Preferred | 6 mL Plain Red-Top |
| Acceptable | 6 mL Li-Hep Green-Top |
| Unacceptable | Grossly haemolysed specimens |
| Specimen Transportation | |
| Paediatric Requirements | Li-Hep Microtainer |
Aliquot Requirements | |
| Sample | Plasma or Serum |
| Preferred Volume | 0.5 mL |
| Minimum Volume | |
| Aliquot Transportation | |
Clinical Information | |
| Reference Intervals | |
| Test Method | Abbott Alinity Ci analyser using Abbott reagents. |
| Advanced Notice | |
| Patient Preparation | Please provide dosage details. |
Comments | |
| State time of last dose and time of sampling on request form.
Details of all antibiotics given within the previous 48 hours should be supplied with the request. It is rarely necessary to routinely monitor aminoglycoside levels during the first 48 hours. | |