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.
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
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
80200
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0090315 | Tobramycin Peak | 4057-6 |
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Aliases
- Nebcin
Tobramycin, Peak Level