- Test Name
- Gentamycin
- Aliases
- GENT; GENPRE
- Provincial Mnemonic
- GENTR
- LOINC Test Code
- 3665-7
- Description and Primary Use
- Gentamycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic which exhibits high potency and a broad spectrum bacterial action against both gram-negative and gram-positive organisms. It exhibits a narrow therapeutic index which makes its use hazardous, especially in patients with impaired renal function. In addition, the dose-serum level profile curve of gentamycin is unpredictable, both in terms of peak-serum levels and elimination half-life from plasma.
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- ≤3 Days
- Test Cost
- Not Available
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
Trough : Just before next dose.
Trough (extended interval dosing: 6hr before next dose.
Peak: 30 min after end of infusion
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
No special requirement
- Criteria for Rejection
Do not use specimens that are grossly hemolyzed or pooled.
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Select category 2, and category 3 and 4 laboratory sites.
- Last Updated
- 04-Sep-19