Tobramycin, Trough
Test Summary
Tobramycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic used in the treatment of gram-negative bacterial infections, especially Pseudomonas, Proteus, Klebsiella and also Staphylococcus.
Aliases
- Nebcin, Trough
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Draw Trough 1/2 hour before dose is given.
Allow sample to clot for approximately 1 hour then centrifuge and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube. Indicate that specimen type on the transport tube.
Allow sample to clot for approximately 1 hour then centrifuge and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube. Indicate that specimen type on the transport tube.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Original tube preferred, may be sent in a screw-top transfer tube.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = N/A
- Refrigerated = 3 days, capped
- Frozen = 1 month, capped
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Lithium Heparin (Light Green Top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolysis, Lipemia, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample
Order Code
TOBT
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB389
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 80200
Billing Code
- 300000
CPT Statement
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Reference Range
1.0 - 2.0 mcg/mL
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
24/7; Report available: Daily
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Draw Trough 1/2 hour before dose is given.
Allow sample to clot for approximately 1 hour then centrifuge and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube. Indicate that specimen type on the transport tube.
Allow sample to clot for approximately 1 hour then centrifuge and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube. Indicate that specimen type on the transport tube.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Original tube preferred, may be sent in a screw-top transfer tube.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = N/A
- Refrigerated = 3 days, capped
- Frozen = 1 month, capped
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Lithium Heparin (Light Green Top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolysis, Lipemia, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample
Result Information
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
1.0 - 2.0 mcg/mL
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
24/7; Report available: Daily