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HelpTest Code TTROGH Tobramycin Level, Trough, Serum or Plasma
Methodology
Immunoassay
Specimen Requirements
Note: Label specimen appropriately (trough).
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: <2.0 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
HHA1407 - Trough
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory
LOINC Coding
| Test Name | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
|
Tobramycin Level, Trough, Serum or Plasma |
4059-2 |