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TOBRAMYCIN, PEAK
Test CodeTOBP (OE & LAB)
CPT Codes
80200
Preferred Specimen
Red Tube
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Green Tube (Lithium Heparin)
Instructions
Collect peak at end of a 60 minute IV infusion, or 60 minutes after IM dose.
Transport Container
RED Tube
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
If testing cannot be performed immediately, free sample.
Methodology
EIA
Setup Schedule
DAILY, as received
Report Available
STAT: <60 minutes
Routine: <4 hours
Routine: <4 hours
Reference Range
Male/Female All Ages: Normal Range: 5.0-12.0 ug/ml Critical High : >=12.0 ug/ml
Clinical Significance
Tobramycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic used in the treatment of gram-negative bacterial infections, especially Pseudomonas, Proteus, Klebsiella and also Staphylococcus. Tobramycin is potentially nephrotoxic and ototoxic and serial monitoring of peak and trough serum levels may provide the clinician with information to maintain safe and therapeutic levels.
Performing Laboratory
Mount Sinai Hospital
Holy Cross Hospital
