Test Code TOBRA Tobramycin Level, Random, Serum or Plasma
Methodology
Immunoassay
Specimen Requirements
Note: Label specimen appropriately “random.”
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lithium heparin (light green-top)
Acceptable: Serum Gel
Draw blood, spin down and send 1 mL of plasma or serum.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
Serum or Plasma (lithium heparin) |
Refrigerated, spun |
3 days |
Reference Values
No established reference values
Reject Due To
Hemolysis |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |
Lipemia |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
ok |
Icterus |
Mild: |
ok |
Gross: |
Reject |
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
80200
Secondary ID
HHA1405 - Random
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory
LOINC Coding
Test Name | LOINC Code |
---|---|
Tobramycin Level, Random, Serum or Plasma |
35670-9 |