Tobramycin, Trough

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB38
  • Soft Test Code:
  • TOBRT
Alternate Names
  • Nebcin
  • Tobramycin
  • Tobramycin Level, Trough
  • Tobramycin Trough (Pre)

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements:

-OR-

1.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial
Minimum Volume:
0.25 mL Serum*

* This volume does not allow for repeat testing

Collection Instructions:

Specimen should be drawn immediately prior to next dose

Do not collect in a Gel Barrier Tube (SST or PST)

Avoid Hemolysis


Transport and Storage:
  • Refrigerated (2-8°C): 3 Days
  • Frozen (-20° C or colder): 1 Month

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

0.0 - 2.0 ug/mL


Critical Ranges:

> 2.0 ug/mL


Methodology:
  • Immunoassay (IA)

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Chemistry
Turn Around Time

Same day/next day


Coding & Compliance

CDM

01486251


CPT Coding

80200