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HelpTest ID BLOD0542 Tobramycin Trough
AKA
TOBT
Nebcin
Specimen Type/Requirements
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Draw trough level 30 minutes prior to next scheduled dose.
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 at - 20 C |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Additional Information
CAUTION: Samples containing carbenicillin or piperacillin should be stored frozen if a delay in analysis of more than 8 hours is anticipated. Failure to freeze samples containing these antibiotics may result in falsely low tobramycin levels due to in vitro inactivation.
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Methodology
Particle-enhanced turbidimetric inhibition immunoassay (PETINIA) - competitive
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Bismarck
CPT
80200