CPT/HCPCS
80170
Order Code
CH385
Turnaround Time
24 hours
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Serum
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
Red Top (No additive)
Preferred Specimens
Serum
Minimum Volume (uL)
1mL
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Transport at Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 5 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Reject Criteria
Serum separator tube (SST)
Special Instructions
Collect peak at end of 60 minute IV infusion, 30 minutes after end of 30 minutes IV infusion or 60 minutes after IM dose
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay
Reference Ranges
5.0 – 10.0 mg/L
Alternative Names
Garamycin
