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Test Code LAB38 TOBRAMYCIN, TROUGH

Important Note

Trough levels should be collected 30 minutes before the next dose.

Additional Codes

Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Access ID Order LOINC Legacy Code
LAB38 TOBRT FAH4988 4059-2 TOBRT

 

Specimen Information

Container Specimen Temperature Collect Vol Submit Vol Min Vol Stability
SST Serum Refrigerate 4 mL 0.4 mL 0.2 mL 3 days
Lithium Heparin (green top) Plasma Refrigerate 4 mL 0.4 mL 0.2 mL 3 days
Green Microtainer   Refrigerate 0.6 mL     3 days

Serum or Plasma should be removed from the cells within 1 hour of collection.

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Daily / 24 Hours / Available STAT

Method

Chemiluminescence Immunoassay

CPT(s)

Description CPT Code
Tobramycin 80200

 

Instrumentation

Ortho Vitros 5600

Reference Range

All ages:
Trough: <1.5 ug/mL

Section

Chemistry-1

Performing Location

University of Vermont Medical Center

Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing?  Yes/No

Yes

Result Component(s)

Reporting Name Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Access ID LOINC 
Tobra Trough   TBMT   4059-2
Type of Draw   DTYPE   20506-2