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TOBRAMYCIN, TROUGH
MessageInclude date and time of last dose.
Test Code
TOBT
Preferred Specimen
LIGHT GREEN (LITHIUM) GEL OR GOLD TOP TUBE Tube
Specimen Stability
3 days
Clinical Significance
In vitro diagnostic test for the quantitative determination of tobramycin in human plasma used in the diagnosis and treatment of tobramycin overdose and in monitoring levels of tobramycin to ensure appropriate therapy. Tobramycin is a wide range antibiotic effective against gram negative bacilli and has low toxicity. Peak concentrations are reached 60 minutes after intramuscular injection and after completion of intravenous injection.