Tobramycin, Serum, Peak
Also known as: AK-Tob™, Nebcin®, TOBI®, Tobrex®
Use
Tobramycin is administered to treat serious infections caused by aerobic gram-negative bacilli (eg, a number of the Enterobacteriaceae, P aeruginosa). These include lower respiratory tract, intra-abdominal, soft tissue, bone or joint, wound, and complicated urinary tract infections; bacteremias; and meningitis.
Special Instructions
Peak levels should be ordered using Test No. 007154. Please label tubes appropriately as "peak". Transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube. Peak samples should be drawn 60 minutes after an intramuscular injection, 30 minutes after the end of a 30‑minute intravenous infusion, or immediately after a 60‑minute intravenous infusion.
Limitations
Not provided.
Methodology
Immunoassay
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 4057‑6
Result Turnaround Time
1 day
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Container
Red‑top tube or green‑top (heparin) tube; do not use a gel‑barrier tube.
Collection Instructions
Transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube. Peak samples should be drawn 60 minutes after IM injection, 30 minutes after 30‑minute IV infusion, or immediately after 60‑minute IV infusion.
Storage Instructions
Room temperature
Causes for Rejection
Gel tube; severe hemolysis; lipemia; icteric specimen
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |