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Test Code XCTOBR Tobramycin Level, Random

Additional Codes

EPIC:  LAB37

Methodology

Immunoassay

Used in the diagnosis and treatment of Tobramycin overdose and in monitoring levels to ensure appropriate therapy. 

Performing Laboratory

Catholic Medical Center

Specimen Requirements

Preferred:  Serum

Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube. (Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.) Centrifuge, separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection, and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated.

Note:  Label specimen as “serum”

Reference Values

Included with report

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Available STAT

Test Classification and CPT Coding

80200