Tobramycin

Message

Send-ou to SVMH only

Test Code

LAB37

Alias/See Also

LAB36, LAB38, Peak, Trough

CPT Codes
80200

Preferred Specimen

Heparinized plasma (preferred) or serum (SST). Centrifuge within 1 hour of collection
Refrigerate within 2 hours.

Patient Preparation
Criteria: • For patients receiving tobramycin via conventional dosing methods peak and trough drug monitoring should begin after a steady state is achieved (usually after 3–4 doses).
• Samples for peak concentrations should be collected 30 minutes after intravenous infusion.
• Samples for trough concentrations should be collected 15 minutes prior to the next scheduled dose

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Instructions

Centrifuge within 1 hour of collection
Refrigerate within 2 hours.

Transport Container

Send Refrigerated (2-8C)
Transport can be with or without ice as long as its sent right away. Otherwise send with with icepack.

Specimen Stability

Storage RT: 8 hrs. Refrigerated: 72 hrs. Frozen: 30 days

Setup Schedule

Daily

Report Available

1 day

Performing Laboratory
SALINAS VALLEY MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE (831-625-4811): SALINAS VALLEY MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.