TOB RN
Tobramycin, Random, Serum or Plasma
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2431
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. Indicate serum or plasma on the request form.
2. 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 Random (EAP 30015380)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Reference Ranges:
< 2.0
ug/mL