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Tobramycin Level Trough
Test CodeTOBT
CPT Codes
80200
Includes
This includes the Trough level only.
Preferred Specimen
Plasma from Dark Green Lithium Heparin Tube.
Minimum Volume
3.0 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma from Light Green Lithium Heparin tube.
Instructions
Collect trough level just prior to next dose of Tobramycin.
Transport Container
Dark Green Lithium Heparin tube.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Specimen Stability
3 days capped at 4-8 C.
1 month capped at -20 C.
1 month capped at -20 C.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimens should not be repeatedly frozen and thawed.
Methodology
Immunoassay
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
Same day.
Reference Range
0.5 ug/mL - 2.0 ug/mL
Performing Laboratory
Marietta Memorial Hospital main laboratory.