Tobramycin, Trough
Order Code: TOBT
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
- 300105
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
Department
Chemistry
Reference Range
1.0 - 2.0 mcg/mL
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
24/7; Report available: Within 1 day of set up
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: Within 1 day of set up