TOB PK
Tobramycin, Peak, Serum or Plasma
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2430
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Patient Preparation:
Information concerning dosage, dosage schedule, other antimicrobials given concurrently, and date and time of draw are required on the request form for processing.
Container Type:
Plain red top tube or green top (heparin) tube
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Collection Procedure:
1. A peak specimen is usually drawn 30 to 60 minutes after completion of an infusion of an intravenous dose or 60 minutes after an intramuscular or oral dose.
2. Indicate serum or plasma on the request form.
3. Label the specimen appropriately (serum or plasma).
Store and Transport:
Room Temperature: < 8 hours
Refrigerated: 8-72 hrs
Refrigerated: 8-72 hrs
CPT Codes:
80200 - Tobramycin (EAP 30015340)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Reference Ranges:
Therapeutic concentration:
4.0 - 10.0
ug/mL
Critical value:
> 12.0 μg/mL