Biochemistry
| Full details for "Gentamicin assay". | |
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Name |
Gentamicin assay |
Alternative name/Profile |
Antibiotic assay / antibiotic level / Aminoglycosides / Gentamicin level / Garamycin / Cidomycin / Septopal |
Department |
Biochemistry |
Investigation |
Gentamicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic. This assay quantitatively measures gentamicin levels and is used for therapeutic drug monitoring to facilitate achievement of therapeutic drug levels and limit drug toxicity. Please refer to St. James’s Hospital IV Guidelines / SJH Medicine’s Guide. |
Specimen type |
Peripheral blood |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
5 mL Red top clotted blood |
Frequency of analysis |
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Turnaround time |
1 day |
Availability |
Monday to Sunday; 08:00 - 20:00 |
Notes |
Out of range results are routinely phoned to the ward. Hospital staff can refer to the Prescribers Guidelines on St James's intranet under Resources/Medical Links. These guidelines contain the expected values and the prescribing and monitoring advice. Contact microbiology medical staff if further clarification/Advice is needed. |
Related links |
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Reference range |
Hospital staff can refer to the Prescribers Guidelines on St James's intranet under Resources/Medical Links. |
Last updated |
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:41:17 IST |