Gentamicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic, used to treat many types of bacterial infections, particularly those caused by Gram-negative organisms. However, gentamicin is not used for Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Neisseria meningitidis or Legionella pneumophila. Gentamicin is also ototoxic and nephrotoxic, with this toxicity remaining a major problem in clinical use.
Tube
01 (SE) Serum Gel
ID
Tests&Tubes0057
Additional information
As of 17.6.11 processed by the department of Blood Sciences (biochemistry) – not Microbiology. Advice on interpretation can be found via the .
If you are not able to interpret the Gentamicin level result safely please contact the microbiology department for clinical advice. Please note: test can only be added to samples within 8 hours of collection.
Turn around
A&E: N/A
Day Case: 6 Hours
In-Patient: 6 Hours
Out-Patient: N/A
GP: N/A
Send to
Blood Sciences Cross Site
Contact
For further details please contact Ä¢¹½tvÊÓƵ Pathology customer services: [email protected].
Collection Con
Minimum volume: 150ul serum. Serum (with or without gel) and plasma (EDTA/lithium heparin) samples acceptable. Pre, post and 6-14 hrs post dose for once daily gent. If the patient is not on a once daily regimen, samples should be taken 1 hour post dose.
Instructions for Lab: Store at 2-8oC centrifuged prior to analysis if delayed.
Sample REQ
Blood
Ref. Range Notes
Units
mg/L