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Test Code TOBR Tobramycin

Specimen Type

Blood

Preferred Collection Container

GRN-PST

Acceptable Collection Container

GRN-PST, SST, R-NoGel, G-NoGel

Collection Instructions

Both peak and trough concentrations should be monitored. The trough sample is drawn immediately prior to the next dose. Peak samples should be drawn 60 minutes after an I.M. injection, 15 minutes after the end of a 30-minute I.V. infusion, or immediately after a 60-minute I.V. infusion.

Collection Volume

3 mL

Minimum Collection Volume

0.6 mL in a Green microtainer

Testing Volume

0.2 mL (200 ul)

Rejection Criteria

Severely hemolytic, lipemic or icteric samples.

Specimen Storage and Stability

Separate and Refrigerate

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday, 24 hours

EPIC Code

LAB37

Turn Around Time

24 hours

Lab Department

Chemistry

Alias

Tobramycin;