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Tobramycin Level Peak
Test CodeTOBP
CPT Codes
80200
Includes
This test includes the Peak level only.
Preferred Specimen
Plasma from a Dark Green Lithium Heparin tube.
Minimum Volume
3.0 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma from a Light Green Lithium Heparin tube.
Instructions
Collect Peak level 30 minutes after end of IV infusion or 60-90 minutes after IM infusion 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
5.0 ug/mL - 10.0 ug/mL
Performing Laboratory
Marietta Memorial Hospital main laboratory.
