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Test ID BLOD0542 Tobramycin Trough

AKA

Nebcin

Specimen Type/Requirements

Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma

Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum 

Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum

 

Specimen should be centrifuged and separated within 2 hours of collection. Draw 30 minutes prior to next scheduled dose.

 

Test is affected by gross hemolysis and gross lipemia.

Specimen Volume

 Preferred Volume     1.0 mL   
 Minimum Volume     0.5 mL   

 

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature     Not Acceptable     
 Refrigerated     7 days     Preferred for transport   
 Frozen     14 days     

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1-3 days

Methodology

Particle-Enhanced Turbidimetric Inhibition Immunoassay (PETINIA)

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls

CPT

80200