Test Code TOBPT TOBRAMYCIN PEAK & TROUGH LEVEL
Collection Instructions
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Physician orders for Tobramycin are sent to the Pharmacy who will then determine which dosing program to follow.
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Pharmacy enters orders into system for program and/or levels needed and phones the Laboratory to set up drawing times.
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Nursing notifies laboratory of all dose start and stop times.
Collection Container
Gold top or Marble Red top vacutainer
Specimen Required/Volume
1.0mL each level
Specimen Type
serum
Turn-Around Guidelines
Upon arrival daily
Reference Values
Peak and Trough: Peak: 5 – 10 ug/mL, Trough: < 2 ug/mL
Method
FPIA
CPT
80200 x 2
LOINC
35670-9
Performing Laboratory
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
Special Handling
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Physician orders for Tobramycin are sent to the Pharmacy who will then determine which dosing program to follow.
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Pharmacy enters orders into system for program and/or levels needed and phones the Laboratory to set up drawing times.
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Nursing notifies laboratory of all dose start and stop times.