Lab Test Details
SIM |
12450 |
CPT |
80200 |
Synonyms |
Tobra P |
Specimen Type |
Plasma or serum |
Container |
3.5 ml Green - Lithium heparin plasma separator |
Collection Instructions |
None |
Volume |
2 ml plasma or serum, minimum 0.5 ml |
Additional Information |
Draw 30 minutes after medicine is given. |
Patient Preparation |
none |
Specimen Processing Instructions |
Plasma: Centrifuge at 3380 rpm’s (±100) for a minimum of 10 minutes Serum: Allow to clot. Centrifuge at 3380 rpm’s (±100) for a minimum of 10 minutes Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection. |
Transport Requirements |
Refrigerated |
Specimen Stability |
Room temperature: 8 hours Refrigerated: 5 days |
Rejection Criteria |
If not centrifuged within 2 hours of collection. |
Reference Range |
4-18 ug/ml |
Critical Value |
>20.0 ug/ml |
Test Includes |
Tobramycin level |
Methodology |
Homogenous Enzyme Immunoassay method |
Testing Frequency |
Daily, Monday - Sunday |
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Reviewed By |
Sandy Hammett |
Reviewed Date |
1/31/2018 |
Supplemental |
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