Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD03594Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Tobramycin, Trough
Also known as: Tobrex, Nebcin®
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Monitoring adequacy of tobramycin serum concentration during therapy, particularly to assess trough levels before next dose to reduce risk of toxicity and ensure therapeutic range.
Special Instructions
Collect as a trough just prior to the next tobramycin dose.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay
Biomarkers
Tobramycin
AnalyteTobramycin trough level • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
Not provided.
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Collection Instructions
Collect as a trough just prior to next dose.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate 2°–8 °C
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
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