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HelpTest Code TPEAK Tobramycin Level, Peak, Serum or Plasma
Methodology
Immunoassay
Specimen Requirements
A peak level should be drawn 30 minutes after completion of
infusion of an intravenous dose or 60 minutes after an
intramuscular or oral dose of tobramycin.
Note: Label specimen
appropriately “peak.”
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
Therapeutic range: 5-10 µg/mL
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
HHA1406 - Peak
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory
LOINC Coding
| Test Name | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
|
Tobramycin Level, Peak, Serum or Plasma |
4057-6 |