Tobramycin, Peak Level
0090315
Ordering Recommendation
Optimize drug therapy and monitor patient adherence.
Mnemonic
TOBRAP
Methodology
Immunoassay
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Submit With Order
Specimen Required
- Patient Preparation
- Draw 30 minutes following completion of infusion.
- Collect
- Plain red. Also acceptable: Green (sodium or lithium heparin).
- Specimen Preparation
- Separate serum or plasma from cells. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
- Storage/Transport Temperature
- Refrigerated. If transport is prolonged: Frozen.
- Unacceptable Conditions
- Specimens collected in citrate or oxalate/fluoride anticoagulants, or separator tubes. Hemolyzed specimens.
- Remarks
- Stability
- After separation from cells: Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 2 weeks
Reference Interval
Optimal: 5.0-10.0 µg/mL
Toxic: 12.1 µg/mL or greater
Toxic: 12.1 µg/mL or greater
Interpretive Data
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0090315 | Tobramycin Peak | 4057-6 |
Aliases
- Nebcin