Testing Laboratories
Waitematā | Northshore HospitalWaitematā | Waitakere Hospital
Department
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
GENR
Test Code (Numeric Code)
0893
Laboratory Handling
Registration
REGARDLESS whether it is TROUGH, PEAK OR RANDOM - Code as GENR
Sample Stability
48 hours
Synonyms
Gentamicin levels
Turnaround Time
2 hours
Specimen Type
- Plasma
- Serum
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
Acceptable
- Plain (Red Top)
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
4
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
1
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
Acceptable
- Plain (Red Top)
- SST II (Gold Cap)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
1.4
Last updated: 19/12/2025