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 Microbiology section of the Pathology Website.
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 Leeds 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