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Tobramycin, Trough
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Test Code
TOBT
Alias/See Also
8577;
Nebcin, Trough
Nebcin, Trough
CPT Codes
80200
Preferred Specimen
Serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL Serum
Other Acceptable Specimens
Lithium Heparin Tube (Light Green Top) tube
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.
Transport Container
Plastic transport tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (preferred)
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature = N/A
Refrigerated = 3 days, capped
Frozen = 1 month, capped
Refrigerated = 3 days, capped
Frozen = 1 month, capped
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis, Lipemia, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability quidelines, contaminated sample
Methodology
Immunoassay
Setup Schedule
24/7
CH
CH
Report Available
1 day
Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439
Last Updated: September 11, 2023
