Gentamicin
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: http://www.pathology.leedsth.nhs.uk/pathology/Departments/Microbiology/MicroAntibioticMonitoringGuidelines.aspx 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: leedsth-tr.pathologycustomerservice@nhs.net. |
| Collection Con | 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 | Blood Sciences Refernce ranges available through the useful information and links page:https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/a-z-of-services/pathology/blood-sciences/useful-information-and-links/ |
| Units | mg/L |
| Telepath | LGI: GENT1LSJUH: GENT1J |
| ICE Codes | LGENT |
