Specimen requirements
Sample type: CSF (Universal)
Collection requirements: No special requirements
Cost
Price on application
Turnaround time
Analytical method
Immunoassay - Particle-enhanced Turbidimetric Inhibition Immunoassay (PETINIA)
Analysis undertaken at these site(s)
John Radcliffe Hospital
Reference intervals
Monitor CSF gentamicin trough levels daily (in the morning) in view of toxicity.
The Target CSF gentamicin trough level is less than 2 mg/L.
