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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