HealthAssure
HealthAssureGood Life
LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 59379-8: Gentamicin post dialysis [Mass/Vol]

59379-8 is a LOINC code used to identify Gentamicin post dialysis [Mass/Vol] in laboratory and clinical observation data. You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges. LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Gentamicin^post dialysis. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser/Plas.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 25 May 2026

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Gentamicin^post dialysis. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser/Plas.

When is it used?

  • Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
  • May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
  • Status: ACTIVE
  • Order vs observation: Both

What it does not mean

  • The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

  • Gentamicin [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma --post dialysis
  • Gentamicin^post dialysis
  • After; Aminoglycosides; c213; Dialy; DRUG/TOXICOLOGY; Drugs; Garamycin; Genirr; Genj; Gent; Level; Mass concentration; p dialysis; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; PST; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; SR

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

Common synonyms

Gentamicin post dialysis [Mass/Vol]Gentamicin [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma --post dialysisGentamicin p dialysis SerPl-mCncGentamicin^post dialysisDRUG/TOXGentamicin after Dialysis, BloodMCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code59379-8
SystemLOINC
Display nameGentamicin post dialysis [Mass/Vol]
DescriptionGentamicin^post dialysis
Short nameGentamicin p dialysis SerPl-mCnc
ComponentGentamicin^post dialysis
PropertyMCnc
TimingPt
System (specimen)Ser/Plas
ScaleQn
ClassDRUG/TOX
Example unitsmg/L
StatusACTIVE
Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.32
Last changed2.70

Consumer names

Gentamicin after Dialysis, Blood

Part names

Gentamicin^post dialysisMCncPtSer/PlasQnMass ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

About this content

This page is prepared by HealthAssure's clinical team using official coding standards from LOINC. AI tools assist with drafting explanations, which are then reviewed and verified by healthcare professionals for accuracy. This content is for informational purposes and does not replace professional medical advice. Meet our team.

LOINC Code 59379-8 | HealthAssure