Test Code LAB38 Tobramycin, Trough
Intended Use
Used to monitor to monitor serum tobramycin levels during treatment and to avoid toxicity
Methodology
Immunoenzymatic Assay
Performing Laboratory
RCH
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type:
Preferred: Plasma - Lt Green/Mint top (Lithium Heparin) Tube
Acceptable: Serum - Plain, Red-Top or Gold-Top, SST
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL (minimum volume 0.1mL)
Collection Instructions: Specimen should be drawn 30 minutes before next dose. Forward promptly.
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen (<-20ºC): 1 month
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80200