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Test Code TOBPT Tobramycin, Peak & Trough Levels

Important Note

Consult Pharmacy before ordering any Tobramycin Levels

Specimen Collection Information

Specimen  Min. Test Volume Collection Container Special Handling
Blood 0.1 mL Light Green (lith. heparin) top
Gold top
Marble Red top
 

Reference Ranges & Critical Values

Assay Gender Age Range Normal Range Critical Values Units
TOBTR ALL 0 Minutes – 150 Years 0.5 - 2.0   ug/mL
TOBPK ALL 0 Minutes – 150 Years 3.0 - 10.0   ug/mL
TOBR ALL 0 Minutes – 150 Years 0.5 - 12.0   ug/mL

Interpretive Data

Clinical interpretation for random concentrations is mandatory. Because timing is unspecified, the nominal reference range includes peak and trough reference ranges, and intermediate values observed in progressing from peak to trough. Concentrations within this range may be inappropriate, depending on the actual sampling time.

Specimen Stability

3 days at 2-8°C

Day(s) Performed

Monday - Sunday

Collection Instructions

  1. Physician orders for Tobramycin are sent to the Pharmacy who will then determine which dosing program to follow.

  2. Pharmacy enters orders into system for program and/or levels needed and phones the Laboratory to set up drawing times.

LOINC

35670-9

CPT

80200 x 2

Performing Laboratory

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center