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Alternate Names
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Gentamicin Level 1hr Post Dose, Gentamicin Level 6-8Hrs Post Dose, Gentamicin Level Immed Post Dose, Gentamicin Level Pre Dose, Gentamicin Level Random |
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Test Code
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GENT, GENT1P, GENT6P, GENTIM, GENT0 |
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Testing Laboratory
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Biochemistry |
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Specimen Type
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Container Type
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Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert)
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Medicare Rebate
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Out of Pocket Costs
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None |
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Ordering Information
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Collection Instructions
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Specimens should be collected as one of the following combinations:
- Level 1 (GENTIM): immediately post dose, and Level 2 (GENT6P): 6 - 8 hours post dose, or
- A spot test (GENT), or
- Pre (GENT0): immediately before the dose, and post dose (GENTIM): 30mins post dose for IV, or 1 - 1.5 hours post dose (GENT1P) for IM.
Record dose, exact times of collection and start/finish times of infusion.
Can be combined with other Biochemistry tests requiring same tube type. |
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Transport Instructions
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Transport ambient at room temperature |
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Storage Instructions
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Store refrigerated at 4°C |
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Testing Frequency
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Daily |
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Min Test Volume
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1mL |
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Add On Test Suitability
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This test cannot be added after 72 hours of collection. |
