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Tobramycin, Pre (Trough)
MessageSerum half-life is 2 - 4 hours
Performed in the Chemistry Laboratory, x5820
10.2018
Performed in the Chemistry Laboratory, x5820
10.2018
Test Code
TOBRT
Alias/See Also
Tobramycin, Random
Tobramycin, Post (Peak)
Tobramycin, Post (Peak)
CPT Codes
80200
Preferred Specimen
Plasma from a green top (PST) tube
Minimum Volume
1mL
Instructions
Collect specimen just prior to the next dose.
Draw specimen at steady state reached around third dose if traditional dosing is used.
Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection
Draw specimen at steady state reached around third dose if traditional dosing is used.
Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection
Transport Container
Green Top (PST) tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
No Add-On
Methodology
Particle enhanced turbidimetric inhibition immunoassay (PETINIA)
Setup Schedule
This test is performed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week
Reference Range
Therapeutic range: 1.0 - 2.0 ug/mL
Critical alert value: ≥ 2.0 ug/mL
Critical alert value: ≥ 2.0 ug/mL
Clinical Significance
This test is used to monitor compliance, assess clinical effectiveness, or determine toxicity.
