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Specimen Collection

Gentamicin - Paediatric


Test Name
Gentamicin - Paediatric
Test Code
GENTT Trough/Pre; GENTR Random; (GENTP Peak - NOT recommended in paediatrics)
Specimen Type

Blood: Serum - Gel

Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Comments

Please complete the 'Therapeutic Drug Request' section on the request form.

Trough / Pre level only - Collect immediately before next dose

Peak /Post level - Collect 30 minutes after completion if IV infusion or 1 hr after IM injection.

Neonates: pre and post levels routinely collected on the third dose..

Assay Performed
Biochemistry Department
RCH 9345 4200
RWH 8345 2554
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Assay Frequency

As requested

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