Gentamicin (Blood)

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

See Registration

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0000

Laboratory Handling

Registration

Trough - GENT/0891; Random - GENR/0893

Sample Stability

7 days 2-8°C

Synonyms

GENT

Turnaround Time

2 hours

Available 24 hours

Specimen Type

  • Plasma
  • Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
Acceptable
  • Heparin (Microtainer)
  • Plain (Red Top)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.6

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Heparin (Microtainer)
Acceptable
  • Plain(Microtainer)

Last updated: 19/06/2026