Tobramycin Random Level - Torrance Memorial Laboratories

Performing Laboratory

Torrance Memorial Laboratories

Submit the following specimen:

Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Serum, no gel tube

Spin Instructions: Allow to sit for 30 minutes prior to spinning.

Also acceptable: Red top tube, no gel

Ambient

Storage Temp Stability: Serum
Room Temperature: 8 hours
Refrigerated Temperature: 72 hours

PETINA - Particle Enhanced Turbidimetric Inhibition Immunoassay

0.5 - 10.0 mcg/mL (see interpretive data)

Interpretive Data

Toxic levels:
Peak: >12.0 mcg/mL
Trough: > 2.0 mcg/mL

Therapeutic and toxic concentrations for Tobramycin can be highly variable and should be individualized for the patient's condition.

Performed:

Daily

Available STAT

TAT:

STAT: <1 hr

Routine: < 4 hrs

None

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